China's Bluetooth audio chip king set for $741m Shanghai IPO

Bestechnic's strong growth marks a win for Beijing's goal of chip self-sufficiency

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Bestechnic of China has made a name for itself as a key Bluetooth audio chip supplier. (Source photos by Manami Yamada and Bestechnic's website)

CHENG TING-FANG and LAULY LI, Nikkei staff writers

TAIPEI -- China's top Bluetooth audio chip developer is set to raise 4.86 billion yuan ($741 million) in an initial public offering in a sign that Beijing's efforts to boost its domestic semiconductor industry are continuing to bear fruit despite the ongoing tensions with the U.S.

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