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Chinese fabricators have acquired approximately 343 deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography tools by early 2026, with roughly 270 coming from Dutch chipmaking equipment maker ASML, according to research from the Center for Technology & Statecraft.
DUV tools, while less advanced than extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography, can be adapted to manufacture 7-nanometer logic chips and high-bandwidth memory (HBM) used in AI processors. The acquisition underscores China's ability to source chipmaking equipment despite export controls aimed at limiting its semiconductor capabilities.
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