China Mandates 50% Domestic Equipment for Chipmakers

China has a new rule that says companies making computer chips must use at least half of their equipment from Chinese companies.

This is because China wants to make its own technology instead of relying on other countries.

The rule is not public, but companies have been told about it.

Some companies are already using Chinese equipment for important parts of making chips.

China is also spending a lot of money to help its chip industry grow.

This is making some Chinese companies, like Naura and AMEC, do very well.

Other countries are worried because they might lose business in China.