15 new integrated circuit-related companies established in China

China’s integrated circuit industry saw a fresh wave of semiconductor expansion in the second quarter of 2026, driven by both cross-sector entrants and incumbent companies extending into adjacent businesses. Companies including Konfoong Materials International (KFMI), Longsys, GOPRO, Sunlord, Chipsea, JoulWatt, and Innostar move further up the semiconductor value chain based on their existing technological strengths. Their newly established entities typically carry registered capital, ranging fr