Western technological domination is broken by Chinese photolithography!

Welcome to VOC - Vision of China,where we dive into the latest developments surrounding China’s profound impact on Western technological dominance in the dynamic field of photolithography. Recently, the CEO of ASML, a prominent Dutch company specializing in photolithography, made a bold proclamation that China’s domestically developed photolithography machines have reached a level where they can challenge global titans. This announcement not only poses a significant challenge to the established photolithography market but also raises the possibility of disrupting the intricate global semiconductor industry supply chain, potentially leading to substantial reductions in chip prices. In this seismic revelation, ASML’s CEO discussed China’s domestically developed photolithography machines, highlighting their remarkable parity with internationally renowned brands, especially in areas like resolution and the durability of light sources. This revelation suggests that the equilibrium of the global semiconductor industry faces unprecedented disruption in its intricate supply chain. To maintain its preeminent position, the United States has imposed various restrictions and sanctions on China across diverse tech domains, including the semiconductor chip industry. These measures, including alliances with countries like Japan and the Netherlands under the Chip Act, sharply restrict the export of cutting-edge DUV and EUV photolithography machines to China. ASML, commanding over 60% of the global photolithography market, is the sole provider of EUV photolithography machines crucial for advanced processes operating at 7 nanometers and below.