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Sep 2, 2026

Hua Hong Grace Semiconductor expands Wuxi capacity with $2-4 billion investment amid AI demand

Chinese foundry Hua Hong Grace Semiconductor is investing between $2-4 billion to expand its 12-inch wafer production capacity in Wuxi, adding 55,000 wafers per month in Phase III buildout. The expansion comes after a sharp earnings rebound and record shipments in the first half of 2026, driven by surging domestic demand for AI chips.

Sep 2, 2026·2 sources
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  • ▪Once fully operational, the Wuxi expansion will add 55,000 wafers to Hua Hong Grace Semiconductor's monthly production capacity, representing a roughly 30 percent increase to its total Wuxi capacity.
  • ▪The new 12-inch specialty line in Wuxi will represent Hua Hong Grace Semiconductor's third facility in the eastern Chinese city.
  • ▪The total funding for Hua Hong Grace Semiconductor's Wuxi expansion project will reach US$4.2 billion, including state capital injections.

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