[Weekly IC Express] In the wake of the sudden raid on a prominent domestic chip manufacturer, which has raised questions about its connection to Nexperia, China's Ministry of Commerce has stepped forward with a statement. The ministry advocates for China-Netherlands consultations aimed at safeguarding the stability of the semiconductor supply chain. Meanwhile, ASML has reported the shipment of 86 cutting-edge lithography machines in the second quarter, prompting an upward revision of its full-year performance forecast. Furthermore, TSMC has unveiled plans to allocate additional funds for the construction of four more 2nm wafer fabrication plants in Arizona.
