its partially tsmc, the other half is getting ASML EUV machines, which require getting past US/Dutch trade secrets.
ASML is the top level grip on edge node manufacturing because not all companies at the post 14nm wall believed that it would arrive in a timely matter. TSMC was the one that took that bet and why its the biggest.
Seriously might be more advantageous to China (and the world) to infiltrate TSMC so they don’t have to re-invent the wheel.
If China had access to TSMC’s secrets, TSMC would need to compete even harder which would result in better products and lower prices for everyone!
its partially tsmc, the other half is getting ASML EUV machines, which require getting past US/Dutch trade secrets.
ASML is the top level grip on edge node manufacturing because not all companies at the post 14nm wall believed that it would arrive in a timely matter. TSMC was the one that took that bet and why its the biggest.