Localization of production makes sense for high-volume , when we manage to save on overhead costs and various customs duties. Chinese microelectronics industry is not exception. Previously foreign developers transferred their businesses to test and package products because of cheap labor, but now investors are ready to build new businesses have to focus on China's home consumption.
TSMC Company this week announced a new facility in the Chinese city of Nanjing, which is able to produce a monthly 20 thousand wafer size of 300 mm. Nearby is a research center. TSMC maintains full control over these entities. TSMC expects mass production of 16-nm products will master the new venture by the second half 2018. As explained by the head of TSMC, the decision on the construction made in light of the dynamic development of the Chinese market of semiconductor products.