Star Tribune
Syndicated version of the same “silicon sovereignty” narrative; useful to cross-check distribution and phrasing.
ChinaChip
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation
Background context on SMIC, including sanctions history and past Huawei-related chip milestones.
The Chip War: US vs. China Semiconductor Production Stats in 2020
A stats-and-trends overview of US vs China semiconductor production through the decade.
China Reaches 35% Semiconductor Equipment Self
A report claiming progress in domestic semiconductor equipment capability and implications for 7nm-era production.
Silicon Sovereignty: How Huawei and SMIC are Neutralizing US Export Controls in 2026
A report framing how Huawei and SMIC are building a more self-sufficient stack under export controls.
SMIC says rushed AI chip capacity could end up idle
Taipei Times reports SMIC comments on accelerated AI data-center capacity buildouts and utilization risk.
How China Built a Chip Industry, and Why It’s Still Not Enough
The NYT examines China's chip push, Huawei's role, and the remaining gaps versus leading-edge foreign supply.