Breaking the Chokehold: Zhejiang 3nm AI Chip Breakthrough Targets by 2030
Zhejiang province unveils a 5-year plan (2026-2030) targeting 3nm and 7nm AI chip breakthroughs. Learn how China's tech hub aims to counter US sanctions.
China's tech heartland isn't waiting for permission. Zhejiang province just laid out a bold five-year roadmap to break the US semiconductor chokehold, targeting 3nm to 7nm chip breakthroughs. This move signals a massive push for indigenous technology in the face of escalating geopolitical rivalry.
Zhejiang 3nm AI Chip Breakthrough: The 2030 Vision
According to the South China Morning Post, Zhejiang—home to giants like Alibaba and robotics pioneer Unitree—revealed a draft industrial plan for 2026 to 2030. The province intends to concentrate on rapid progress across advanced nodes, specifically focusing on AI chips and semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
| Node Size | Transistor Density (Approx.) | Strategic Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 7nm | 90M - 100M per mm² | Current Breakthrough Goal |
| 3nm | 200M - 224M per mm² | Advanced Frontier Goal |
| RISC-V | N/A | 5th Gen Architecture |
Chasing the TSMC Standard
The urgency is fueled by TSMC's absolute dominance in the sector. On Jan 15, TSMC announced that advanced nodes (3nm, 5nm, 7nm) accounted for a staggering 77% of its total wafer revenue in Q4 2025. Zhejiang’s plan to develop high-end general-purpose chips and RISC-V architecture is a direct attempt to claw back market share and ensure national security.
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