China AI ObservatoryProduction milestonereported
Initial tool manufacturing reported in July 2026
As of 2026-07-28Reuters · Initial domestic immersion DUV production (source)Company dossier · Reviewed 2026-09-11
Shanghai Aishengna
Reported coordinator of initial domestic immersion DUV production.
What the evidence says
Public reporting describes initial production, with further testing required.
Reuters · Initial domestic immersion DUV production (source)Critical facts
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Initial domestic immersion DUV tools enter production
Reuters identifies Aishengna as the production coordinator.
Why it matters. Machine output alone does not establish high-volume wafer production.
Reuters · Initial domestic immersion DUV production (source)