Semiconductors: Trade Fair Visit - The Great Power Russia is Becoming China's Junior Partner
Moscow's chip industry is becoming increasingly dependent on Chinese supply chains. This is evident at the large semiconductor fair CSEAC in Wuxi. A look behind the scenes.
Russia and China are strengthening their cooperation in the semiconductor industry, with Russia seeking to reduce its dependence on Western imports. At the CSEAC, a major Chinese semiconductor fair in Wuxi, Russian companies are showcasing their products, including an optical lithography system for chip production. China's exports of electronic components, including semiconductors, to Russia have increased significantly, with a 58% rise in July 2026 compared to the same month in 2025, and a total value of $10.55 billion from January to July 2026.
Russia is also seeking to develop its own production of certain chemicals needed for semiconductor manufacturing, which are affected by sanctions.
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