SMIC on The Coders Bloghttps://thecodersblog.com/tag/smic/Recent content in SMIC on The Coders BlogHugoen-usTue, 12 May 2026 03:38:02 +0000SMIC Acquisition: Bolstering China's Semiconductor Powerhttps://thecodersblog.com/smic-s-5-9-billion-acquisition-approval-2026/Tue, 12 May 2026 03:38:02 +0000https://thecodersblog.com/smic-s-5-9-billion-acquisition-approval-2026/<p>The specter of international trade disputes looms large over Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC)&rsquo;s ambitious $5.9 billion acquisition of its subsidiary, SMIC North. This strategic move, approved by the Shanghai Stock Exchange&rsquo;s M&amp;A Review Committee, aims for complete integration of 12-inch wafer fabrication services, a cornerstone of China&rsquo;s drive for semiconductor self-sufficiency. However, should geopolitical tensions escalate or sanctions tighten, the full realization of SMIC&rsquo;s expanded manufacturing capacity and the anticipated synergies could be severely hampered, leaving the company vulnerable and its strategic goals unfulfilled.</p>