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Core Viewpoint - The U.S. announcement of tariffs on chips may not harm China but instead clarify strategies and accelerate progress in the Chinese semiconductor industry [1][3] Group 1: U.S. Tariff Strategy - The U.S. plans to impose tariffs on chips starting in June 2027, which appears to be a "preemptive pressure" tactic rather than an immediate action [5] - The focus on 28nm and above "mature process" chips indicates a shift from targeting cutting-edge technologies, revealing concerns about China's established advantages in this area [5][8] Group 2: China's Semiconductor Industry Position - China accounts for 42.3% of global semiconductor equipment spending in 2024, with over one-third of chips sold to China [3] - Chinese companies have achieved large-scale production of 28nm chips, dominating the market with competitive pricing and efficient supply chains [7][10] - The U.S. semiconductor giants rely heavily on revenue from the Chinese market, indicating that a complete supply chain disruption would hurt them more than China [3][10] Group 3: Technological Advancements and Self-Sufficiency - China has made significant strides in semiconductor manufacturing, including breakthroughs in lithography equipment, with the first domestically produced ArF lithography machine set to be mass-produced in 2024 [10][13] - The self-sufficiency rate of semiconductor equipment and materials in China has increased from less than 7% in 2020 to a projected 32% by 2025 [13] - China's chip self-sufficiency has risen from approximately 15% in 2018 to 26% in 2023, with integrated circuit exports exceeding 1 trillion RMB in the first eleven months of 2024 [17] Group 4: Strategic Responses and Future Outlook - Chinese companies are exploring new avenues such as RISC-V architecture and Chiplet technology to circumvent U.S. export controls and enhance competitiveness [15] - The pressure from U.S. tariffs has inadvertently catalyzed the strengthening of China's semiconductor industry, fostering collaboration and accelerating the resolution of key weaknesses [19] - The evolving landscape suggests that while competition in advanced fields continues, China is solidifying its position in the mature process market, leveraging its manufacturing capabilities and ecosystem [19]