China’s Semiconductor Ambitions Challenge ASML’s Market Dominance
18.12.2025 - 14:03:04Asml NL0010273215
The undisputed leader in advanced chipmaking technology, ASML Holding NV, faces a potential new competitor. According to a recent exclusive report, Chinese researchers have reportedly developed a working prototype for extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography, a domain where the Dutch firm has held a complete monopoly. This development prompts a critical evaluation of the threat to ASML’s formidable technological moat.
Citing sources familiar with the matter, a Reuters report indicates that a team of scientists in Shenzhen has achieved a significant milestone. The group, which is said to include former ASML engineers, has constructed a functional EUV lithography prototype. The initiative, coordinated by Chinese tech giant Huawei, is being internally likened Read more...
