Chip war

Russia will invest $2.54 billion to develop photolithography machines by 2030. It plans to produce extreme ultraviolet equipment capable of making 7 nm semiconductors in three years.

Russia distrusts the U.S. and its allies, a stance that aligns with the current tense geopolitical climate. The mistrust is mutual and extends beyond diplomacy, influencing critical infrastructure decisions.

Espionage is rampant in the semiconductor industry and extends to other sectors. A strategic industry like integrated circuits is no exception.

President-elect Donald Trump seems to be unafraid to use tariffs to penalize imported products and protect domestic industries.

The U.S. and China are in a race to develop artificial general intelligence (AGI), a system capable of performing any intellectual task humans can execute.

SMIC is the largest semiconductor manufacturer in China, holding approximately 5% of the global market share.

The government added Moore Threads to its blacklist last October.