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MarketsGlobal / Other·Ranked Thursday, July 2, 2026

China's chip material makers riding the AI boom close in on Japan

Chinese material makers accelerate AI-era investments, challenge Japanese semiconductor suppliers.

China's chip material makers riding the AI boom close in on Japan

Chinese semiconductor material manufacturers are accelerating investments in advanced products as Beijing pushes for greater self-sufficiency, challenging the long-standing dominance of Japanese suppliers in a global market valued at US$73.2 billion.

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#15 that day3.15/ 10
Technology breakthrough · weight 30%3/10
Economic impact · weight 25%5/10
Job impact · weight 20%1/10
Regional relevance · weight 15%2/10
Policy & geopolitics · weight 10%5/10

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