Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) is currently the only domestic producer of 7 nm chips in China. However, its production yields have remained weak, and the emergence of Hua Hong Semiconductor===Huali Microelectronics as a competitor could impact SMIC's market position.

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation is explicitly named in the tailored MATCH Act, prohibiting foreign firms from selling equipment to its facilities that are barred from using American tools. This will severely limit its access to critical chipmaking technology.

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation, a Chinese semiconductor maker, has been accused of sending chipmaking tools to Iran's military, contributing to the United States' tariff threats against China.

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) is listed as a sanctioned Chinese customer of ACM Research, raising red flags for U.S. lawmakers regarding the potential transfer of sensitive technology from Intel.