Listed Chinese chipmakers' first-half net profit rose 620%, analysis finds

Published Thursday, September 24, 2026 · 4:06 AM EDT

Total net profit at ~190 chipmakers listed in mainland China rose 620% year over year in the first half of 2026, according to a Nikkei Asia analysis by Tomoko Wakasugi. The analysis attributes the increase to the AI boom and China's campaign for chip self-sufficiency. Its figures cover the listed companies examined.

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