China’s CXMT to favour domestic suppliers in US$5.2b memory-chip capacity push: source

China's CXMT is planning a major investment of US$5.2 billion to expand its memory-chip capacity. This move will likely favour domestic suppliers of chipmaking equipment, as a significant portion of the funds will be allocated to them. The investment is expected to boost China's domestic chip industry, potentially reducing reliance on foreign suppliers and improving the country's self-sufficiency in semiconductor production. This development could have implications for global trade and the economy, particularly in the technology sector.

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