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13 Aug 20261 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH
AI demand drives triple-digit profit growth for Chinese chip foundries SMIC, Hua Hong

AI demand drives triple-digit profit growth for Chinese chip foundries SMIC, Hua Hong

China's leading chipmakers, SMIC and Hua Hong, reported significant profit increases in Q2, with net profits soaring by 261.7% and 385.9% to $479.2 million and $38.6 million, respectively. This profit surge is driven by a spike in demand for domestic AI chips that are not subject to US export controls. SMIC, the largest foundry in China, noted that the rising demand reflects a growing need for local technology amid ongoing trade tensions.

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