At this year’s National People’s Congress (NPC), Hao Yue, an NPC deputy and academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, put forward strategic recommendations for advancing China’s integrated circuit sector. He underscored the importance of focusing on overcoming key technological “bottlenecks” and breaking through fundamental barriers in semiconductor chip development. Furthermore, he stressed the need to prioritize fields where China already holds a competitive edge on the global stage—such as third- and fourth-generation semiconductors and photonic chips—to position the nation at the forefront of the industry by reinforcing these strengths.

Hao Yue specifically highlighted that China controls over 95% of the world’s gallium resources, presenting a distinctive industrial advantage. He proposed harnessing this resource to drive the large-scale expansion of industries like compound semiconductors and optoelectronic displays. At the same time, he advocated for bolstering support in emerging areas such as advanced memory technologies and fourth-generation semiconductors. Additionally, he called for refining the talent development system for integrated circuits to cultivate well-rounded professionals capable of meeting industry needs.