Summary

Supported by China’s semiconductor development plan and domestic market demand, Chinese semiconductor companies seek to increase their positions in the semiconductor market via investments and mergers and acquisitions.

Table of Contents

• Analysis

◦ Select Local Leaders for Key Areas Throughout Semiconductor Supply Chain

◦ M&As and Joint Ventures Are Encouraged to Acquire Essential Technologies

◦ The Challenges: Business Experience, Technology and Equipment Embargo, Human Resources, and Cultural Gap

• Background and Context

• The Impact

◦ China’s Semiconductor Companies Will Experience Faster Revenue Growth Than the Industry Average Due to Ambitious Investment Activities

◦ Foreign Semiconductor Companies Will Have More Joint Ventures and Collaboration With Chinese Local Partners

◦ The Synergy Between Chinese Semiconductor Companies and High-Technology System Companies Will Improve Chinese Chip Vendors’ Position in the Worldwide Market

• Conclusion

• Gartner Recommended Reading