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A display of semiconductor technology is seen at the SEMICON China trade fair in Shanghai, March 17, 2021. Photo: Reuters
A display of semiconductor technology is seen at the SEMICON China trade fair in Shanghai, March 17, 2021. Photo: Reuters
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Innovation in China’s integrated circuit-design sector have been hindered by tightened US tech restrictions. Photo: Shutterstock
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