This week (from August 1 to August 7), several key data points have emerged in the semiconductor industry: The World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) projects that the global semiconductor market will expand to USD 1.511 trillion by 2026, with memory sector revenues anticipated to surge by over 249.5% year-on-year. Meanwhile, the McClean Report forecasts a 98.3% increase in market size, bringing it to USD 1.7 trillion. Furthermore, SEMI predicts that global sales of semiconductor equipment will reach USD 165.9 billion by 2026, marking a 23.2% year-on-year rise. On the domestic front, China's integrated circuit (IC) production volume reached 279.8 billion units in the first half of the year, reflecting a robust 23.1% year-on-year growth.