China foundry Hua Hong taps ex-Intel exec to lead logic chip pivot

Speculation grows of tie-up with SMIC to boost Chinese semiconductor supply chain

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Hua Hong Semiconductor, China's second-largest chip foundry, recently reshuffled its top management. (Photo by Shunsuke Tabeta)

SHUNSUKE TABETA

BEIJING -- Hua Hong Semiconductor, China's second-largest foundry, has brought on a former Intel executive to build up its logic chip business amid a government-led effort to counter American supply restrictions.

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