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Taiwan approves TSMC plans for $3 bn plant in China
by Staff Writers
Taipei (AFP) Feb 3, 2016
Taiwan on Wednesday approved a plan by its leading chipmaker to build a $3
billion plant in China using state-of-the-art technology, after easing
curbs on high-tech investment in the mainland.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), which in revenue terms
is also the world's top microchip maker providing tailor-made services,
plans to build the wholly-owned plant in the eastern city of Nanjing.
The Investment Commission announced its approval in a statement after a
screening meeting.
Taiwan previously controlled such hi-tech investment on fears the island
could lose its competitive edge to China, which still regards Taiwan as
part of its territory awaiting reunification -- by force if necessary.
It started easing the curbs five years ago as overall relations improved.
The latest relaxation came last September, with the aim of allowing
Taiwanese companies like TSMC to compete with giants such as Intel and
Samsung in the mainland market.
Under the new regulations, Taiwanese manufacturers will be allowed to open
a total of three chipmaking plants which are more advanced than previously
permitted.
But local chipmakers must still keep their Taiwan-produced technology a
generation ahead of that made in mainland China.
TSMC chairman Morris Chang has said the plan for a 12-inch wafer fab and a
design service centre in China was prompted by the rapid growth of the
mainland semiconductor market.
TSMC said the new plant would be able to produce up to 20,000 12-inch
wafers per month, and was scheduled to start volume production of 16
nanometre process technology in the second half of 2018.
The firm counts Apple among its clients and the likes of Samsung and Intel
among its rivals.
Taiwan and China split in 1949 at the end of a civil war, although ties
have warmed since Ma Ying-jeou of the Beijing-friendly Kuomintang party
came to power in the island in 2008.
by Staff Writers
Taipei (AFP) Feb 3, 2016
Taiwan on Wednesday approved a plan by its leading chipmaker to build a $3
billion plant in China using state-of-the-art technology, after easing
curbs on high-tech investment in the mainland.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), which in revenue terms
is also the world's top microchip maker providing tailor-made services,
plans to build the wholly-owned plant in the eastern city of Nanjing.
The Investment Commission announced its approval in a statement after a
screening meeting.
Taiwan previously controlled such hi-tech investment on fears the island
could lose its competitive edge to China, which still regards Taiwan as
part of its territory awaiting reunification -- by force if necessary.
It started easing the curbs five years ago as overall relations improved.
The latest relaxation came last September, with the aim of allowing
Taiwanese companies like TSMC to compete with giants such as Intel and
Samsung in the mainland market.
Under the new regulations, Taiwanese manufacturers will be allowed to open
a total of three chipmaking plants which are more advanced than previously
permitted.
But local chipmakers must still keep their Taiwan-produced technology a
generation ahead of that made in mainland China.
TSMC chairman Morris Chang has said the plan for a 12-inch wafer fab and a
design service centre in China was prompted by the rapid growth of the
mainland semiconductor market.
TSMC said the new plant would be able to produce up to 20,000 12-inch
wafers per month, and was scheduled to start volume production of 16
nanometre process technology in the second half of 2018.
The firm counts Apple among its clients and the likes of Samsung and Intel
among its rivals.
Taiwan and China split in 1949 at the end of a civil war, although ties
have warmed since Ma Ying-jeou of the Beijing-friendly Kuomintang party
came to power in the island in 2008.
“But local chipmakers must still keep their Taiwan-produced technology a
generation ahead of that made in mainland China”——现在只要求工艺领先一代了
SMIC28nm已经商用了，他还咋领先两代？