China's SiCarrier emerges as challenger to ASML, other chip tool titans

Huawei-linked machine maker aims to overcome key bottleneck from U.S. export curbs

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Shenzhen SiCarrier Technologies is working to replace chipmaking equipment from foreign makers to ease a bottleneck in China's supply chain. 

CHENG TING-FANG and LAULY LI

TAIPEI -- A Chinese semiconductor equipment maker linked to Huawei has been quietly developing a wide range of machines to replace offerings by ASML and other foreign rivals to help China resolve the most painful supply chain choke point created by U.S. export controls, Nikkei Asia has learned.

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