500亿美元！中国厂商大量购买半导体设备！

Core Viewpoint - The semiconductor industry in China is experiencing significant growth in equipment procurement, indicating a strong investment trend among domestic manufacturers [2] Group 1: Equipment Procurement Data - In the past year, Chinese manufacturers purchased semiconductor production equipment worth $49.55 billion, a substantial increase from $36.6 billion in 2023, representing a year-on-year growth of 35% [2] - South Korea, with major players like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, ranked second in equipment purchases, totaling $20.47 billion, up from $19.94 billion in 2023, marking a 3% increase year-on-year [2] - North American manufacturers, including Intel, spent $13.69 billion on equipment, an increase from $12.05 billion in 2023, reflecting a 14% year-on-year growth [2] - Japanese manufacturers purchased $7.83 billion worth of equipment, a slight decline of 1% from $7.93 billion in 2023 [2] - European manufacturers saw a significant drop, with purchases totaling $4.85 billion, down 25% from $6.46 billion in 2023 [2]