China's Surprise: EUV Progress Shakes Semiconductor World
Published on: Dec. 17, 2025, 7:48 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
China has clandestinely developed a prototype EUV lithography machine, potentially accelerating their semiconductor independence efforts. Built by ex-ASML engineers, this device is operational yet unrefined. With aspirations to produce chips by 2030, the initiative highlights China's push for self-reliance in high-tech sectors amid heightened U.S. export restrictions.
