Finance·Aug 14, 2026
SMIC Captures Pricing Power as Mature-Node Demand Surges
China's leading foundry posted a 25.3% gross margin in Q2 2026, breaking a two-year pattern of volume growth without profitability gains
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 3 min ·
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China's leading foundry posted a 25.3% gross margin in Q2 2026, breaking a two-year pattern of volume growth without profitability gains

Beijing tightens protection framework for chip designs as domestic semiconductor push intensifies under US export controls