Huawei Sets Ambitious 1.4-Nanometer Chip Target by 2031 as China Pushes for Semiconductor Self-Sufficiency Amid U.S. Sanctions - Tekedia

Huawei says it aims to reach 1.4-nanometer-class chip performance by 2031 using a new Tau Scaling approach focused on efficiency and lower latency.

The company plans to launch its first Kirin chips with LogicFolding later this year, then expand the technology to Ascend AI chips and clusters by 2030.

The strategy reflects China’s push for chip self-sufficiency as U.S. export controls limit access to advanced tools and EUV lithography.

The move highlights a broader race with TSMC, Nvidia and other leaders to improve AI and semiconductor performance without relying solely on transistor shrinkage.