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Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the evolution and current state of the EDA (Electronic Design Automation) industry in China, highlighting the significant progress made by domestic companies like Huada Jiutian, while also acknowledging the ongoing challenges and competition from international giants [2][5][12]. Group 1: Historical Context and Development - In the 1980s, China's EDA development was hindered by foreign technology restrictions, prompting a national effort to create domestic EDA systems, leading to the launch of the first self-developed EDA system, "Panda System," in 1993 [3][4]. - After the dissolution of the Paris Coordinating Committee in 1994, foreign EDA companies entered the Chinese market, which negatively impacted the growth of domestic EDA products [3][4]. - Huada Jiutian was established in 2009, inheriting the technology of the "Panda System" and focusing on EDA tool development, despite facing significant challenges and financial difficulties in its early years [4][5]. Group 2: Current Market Position - By 2019, the importance of domestic EDA became evident as major international EDA providers ceased collaboration with Huawei, marking the beginning of a golden era for domestic EDA companies [5][6]. - Currently, domestic EDA can meet approximately 70% to 80% of local industry needs, up from 30% to 40% in 2019, with Huada Jiutian capturing about 20% of the domestic market [5][6]. - Huada Jiutian has become the only company in China capable of providing a full range of EDA tools for analog circuit design, achieving global advanced levels in circuit simulation tools [6][7]. Group 3: Competitive Landscape and Challenges - The top three international EDA companies—Synopsys, Cadence, and Siemens EDA—hold over 70% of the domestic market, creating a significant competitive challenge for local firms [8][9]. - The reliance on foreign EDA tools is partly due to their early integration into educational institutions, which has led to a workforce that is accustomed to these tools [8][9]. Group 4: Future Directions and Innovations - The future of EDA is expected to be influenced by AI technology, which can enhance automation, optimize computational efficiency, and provide technical support [11][12]. - Huada Jiutian is actively developing a one-stop automated generation platform for analog circuit design, aiming to improve efficiency and automation in EDA tools [11][12]. - The company is focused on talent development, recognizing the need for skilled professionals who can utilize and develop domestic EDA tools, and has established partnerships with over 400 universities to foster this talent [10][9].