China tightens chip layout design protection to strengthen domestic semiconductor innovation

DIGITIMESAugust 4, 2026en

China has revised its regulations on the protection of integrated circuit (IC) layout designs, introducing stricter registration requirements, stronger enforcement measures and clearer commercialization rules as Beijing steps up efforts to strengthen its domestic semiconductor industry amid ongoing US technology restrictions.

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