Huawei Reportedly Developing a “Mega Chip Facility” in China to Decrease Foreign Chip Dependence

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Okay, so, here’s the deal. Huawei is apparently going all out with this giant chip-making place over in China. Yeah, like a mega project, right? They’re talking about cranking out those Kirin and Ascend chips everyone seems to be clamoring for.

So it’s kinda crazy how Huawei’s changed gears over the years. Remember when they were just all about phones? Now they’re nudging NVIDIA a bit in the AI playground. Lately, those Ascend chips are kinda rocking it, but they just couldn’t keep up with everything. Lines full, demand crazy, you name it. But, whoa, that’s about to change. Heard from somewhere — maybe Financial Times or something — that they’re putting together this massive chip spot in Shenzhen. Sounds like they wanna lock in that whole “AI supply chain” gig.

Anyway, they’re setting up shop for the big 7nm stuff, those Kirin mobile chips, and the Ascend AI pieces. They’re saying this shard of real estate is pretty close to other big players like PXW and PST, which are some local foundries. So, maybe Huawei’s making this sorta hangout place for foundries? Makes sense, I guess. Faster sourcing and all that. Everybody just hanging out, working together. Cozy.

And oh, there’s a picture in the article. I mean, it’s from Financial Times, but the details were a bit… pixel-y? If that makes sense.

Now, get this — the local big shots are helping out cash-wise. Plus, Huawei’s not even gonna be the direct boss. They’re letting SiCarrier and SwaySure handle the day-to-day. But don’t be fooled, Huawei’s still the puppet master right now, sending out their tech wizards and stuff. Just setting up this partner ecosystem where they’re, like, everywhere in the chain. Maybe that’s why they’ve been zooming through their goals all these years?

Oh, and SMIC, which is supposedly China’s top chip maker, kinda dropped the ball. Couldn’t keep up with the Ascend AI chip orders, and rumor has it, it’s in the millions. So Huawei’s like, “Hey, we need to own this,” and started building more factories like yesterday. They’re thinking the Shenzhen place might be turning out chips next year. Sounds like it’s the first baby step for Huawei to really cement themselves in this high-tech chip race.

There you have it — pretty wild, right?