HUAWEI , ONCE HOBBLED BY US SANCTIONS , PASSES 100 MILLION KIRIN CHIP MILESTONE

What happened: Huawei says it has shipped over 100 million devices powered by Kirin processors since 2023 and unveiled details of its Kirin 9050 series, its first mass-produced chip using its LogicFolding architecture. Key numbers: More than 100 million Kirin-powered devices since 2023. Why it matters: The milestone shows Huawei advancing domestic chip design without cutting-edge lithography tools blocked by US-led export controls. Its Ascend AI chips are gaining share in China as Nvidia's share slips, and Yicai reported next-generation Kirin 2027 testing is meeting targets.

Huawei says it has shipped over 100 million devices powered by Kirin processors since 2023 and unveiled details of its Kirin 9050 series, its first mass-produced chip using its LogicFolding architecture.

The milestone shows Huawei advancing domestic chip design without cutting-edge lithography tools blocked by US-led export controls. Its Ascend AI chips are gaining share in China as Nvidia's share slips, and Yicai reported next-generation Kirin 2027 testing is meeting targets.