06 Mar, 2026
5 mins read

China’s 50% domestic chip-equipment rule: a supply chain turning inward

Semiconductor manufacturing is sometimes described as the world’s most complex supply chain. A modern fab depends on thousands of specialized tools and parts—from lithography systems and etchers to metrology, chemicals, and cleanroom infrastructure. That’s why Reuters’ report that China is implementing a rule requiring at least 50% domestically produced equipment for new chipmaking capacity is […]