Semiconductor firms ASML, AMD, Qualcomm reaffirm China commitment at CIIE trade fair

International semiconductor firms – including ASML, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Qualcomm – have put the spotlight on some of their latest products at a major trade fair in Shanghai this week, in a fresh sign of their commitment to China in spite of mounting US sanctions on the country.

They joined about 400 other companies at the Intelligent Industry & Information Technology exhibition, as part of this year’s China International Import Expo (CIIE) event. The six-day trade show will conclude on Sunday.

Taking part in the CIIE reflects how these foreign semiconductor technology vendors see the world’s second-largest economy as a vast market for their products and services, according to participants, despite tensions between Washington and Beijing.

“This marks our sixth participation in CIIE,” ASML executive vice-president Shen Bo, who serves as the Dutch chipmaking equipment vendor’s country manager for China, said on Monday. “This annual event continuously demonstrates China’s commitment to openness and collaboration, aligning perfectly with ASML’s corporate culture.”