Chinese semiconductor companies like SMIC reported record 2025 revenue, driven by AI demand and China s self-sufficiency push as a result of US restrictions (Arjun Kharpal/CNBC)
Arjun Kharpal / CNBC : Chinese semiconductor companies like SMIC reported record 2025 revenue, driven by AI demand and China's self-sufficiency push as a result of US restrictions Chinese semiconductor firms have reported record revenue last year driven by AI demand, a shortage of memory chips and U.S. export restrictions
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