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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.

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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