BEIJING/TAIPEI -- China's Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. will receive a $2.25 billion infusion from state investment funds to underwrite the development and production of chips intended to counter new sanctions levied by the U.S.
US sanctions accelerate Beijing's drive toward technological self-sufficiency

Tougher U.S. sanctions mean that China relies more on local player Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. (Photo courtesy of SMIC)
BEIJING/TAIPEI -- China's Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. will receive a $2.25 billion infusion from state investment funds to underwrite the development and production of chips intended to counter new sanctions levied by the U.S.