China's BOE to build $9bn advanced OLED plant

New 8.6-gen facility for displays will rival Samsung's cutting-edge tech

BOE Technology Group's planned production line will use 8.6-generation technology, matching market leader Samsung Electronics. (Photo by Tomoko Wakasugi)

SHUNSUKE TABETA, Nikkei staff writer

November 29, 2023 04:35 JST

BEIJING -- Top Chinese panel supplier BOE Technology Group said Tuesday it will build a 63 billion yuan ($8.84 billion) production facility to make OLED screens using advanced technology.