Huawei Defies U.S. Sanctions with Advanced Kirin 9010 Chip in New Pura 70 Series

Despite U.S. export controls, Huawei continues to innovate in semiconductor technology, showcasing the Kirin 9010 chip manufactured using an enhanced 7nm process.

• Huawei's new Pura 70 series features the Kirin 9010 processor, developed despite stringent U.S. sanctions aimed at limiting China's semiconductor capabilities.
• The Kirin 9010, produced by SMIC, demonstrates significant advancements in chip design, utilizing a modified 7nm process despite the absence of cutting-edge manufacturing equipment.
• Sales of Huawei's smartphones surge, with the Mate 60 Pro and Pura 70 series boosting its market share and financial performance in China.
• The U.S. government is intensifying efforts to close loopholes in export controls, collaborating with allies to prevent the servicing of chipmaking equipment in Chinese factories.
• Despite technological limitations, Huawei's persistence in chip development underlines its resilience and strategic importance to China's tech industry.

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