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How critical is the takeover of Elmos?

After the debate is before the debate: The next stake by a Chinese investor in Germany already sparks debates. According to reports, the government wants to approve the acquisition of a factory owned by Dortmund chip manufacturer Elmos. Since the Ukraine invasion and Cosco's entry, deals that previously would have flown under the radar are now attracting public interest.

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How critical is the takeover of Elmos?

After the debate is before the debate: The next stake by a Chinese investor in Germany already sparks debates. According to reports, the government wants to approve the acquisition of a factory owned by Dortmund chip manufacturer Elmos. Since the Ukraine invasion and Cosco's entry, deals that previously would have flown under the radar are now attracting public interest.

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SHENZHEN, CHINA - DECEMBER 21: Aerial view of the Shenzhen branch of Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporati
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The economic tide is turning for the chip industry

The Chinese semiconductor giant SMIC recently achieved notable successes and expanded its technical capabilities to include new-generation chips. This helps to cushion the chip shortage and shows that the US sanctions are only partially effective. But the industry currently faces a downturn: demand is collapsing.

By Frank Sieren