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Tokyo Electron chief sees edge despite China's chip self-sufficiency drive

Tokyo Electron President and CEO Toshiki Kawai discusses China's efforts to develop a self-sufficient semiconductor industry and expresses confidence in Tokyo Electron's ability to maintain its technological leadership.

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Tokyo Electron President and CEO Toshiki Kawai speaks to Nikkei in Tokyo on June 9. (Photo by Hikaru Yagi)

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June 18, 2026 12:00 JST

TOKYO -- China's push to build a self-sufficient semiconductor industry is creating new competitors for foreign equipment suppliers, but the head of Tokyo Electron says he is confident the Japanese chip toolmaker can maintain its technological edge.

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Tokyo Electron chief sees edge despite China's chip self-sufficiency drive

Tokyo Electron President and CEO Toshiki Kawai discusses China's efforts to develop a self-sufficient semiconductor industry and expresses confidence in Tokyo Electron's ability to maintain its technological leadership.

Bias read (Center): The article focuses on a business perspective regarding semiconductor manufacturing and does not take a stance on political issues. It presents a statement from a corporate executive without overtly biased language or framing.