YMTC targets 70% domestic equipment for its fourth memory chip fab

YMTC aims to source 70% of the equipment for its fourth memory chip fab from domestic Chinese suppliers, advancing Beijing's push for semiconductor self-reliance. The target, reported by Crypto Briefing, would deepen the Yangtze Memory Technologies' reliance on local toolmakers as U.S. export curbs continue to constrain access to foreign gear. The move matters because greater domestic sourcing could reshape global memory supply dynamics and reduce China's exposure to overseas equipment vendors. What to watch next is whether YMTC can hit the 70% threshold without sacrificing yield or output at the new fab.