The Alliance Debuts at Semicon China 2014

From March 18 to 20, 2014, the annual semiconductor industry event, SemiconChina 2014, was held in Shanghai. At this international trade show, the Materials Alliance collaborated with SEMI to set up a “Special Zone for the Integrated Circuit Materials Industry Technology Innovation Strategic Alliance,” organizing member companies of the Alliance to participate and exchange ideas in a concentrated manner. The event effectively showcased the overall image of the materials industry and enhanced the Alliance’s influence within the industry. This also marked the first time that domestic integrated circuit materials enterprises participated in a major international event under the unified brand image of the Materials Alliance. During the event, Liang Sheng, Director of the Implementation and Management Office of National Project 02, and the Chief of Project 02...

The Alliance held its third board meeting of the term.

On February 26, 2014, the Integrated Circuit Materials Industry Technology Innovation Strategic Alliance (“the Alliance”) held its third council meeting of the first term in Shanghai. Academician Wang Xi, Chairman of the Alliance and Deputy Head of the National “02” Special Project Overall Expert Group, attended the meeting and delivered a speech. The meeting was chaired by Shi Ying, Secretary-General of the Alliance, who also presented the report titled “2013 Work Summary and 2014 Work Plan and Vision of the Alliance.” Nearly 60 representatives from the Alliance’s member units attended the meeting. The meeting summarized the Alliance’s work in 2013 and focused on discussing the 2014 work plan and vision. Building on its strong start, the Alliance will continue to strengthen its involvement in various national and industry plans and programs.

The “Mass Production and Application Engineering Project for Key Equipment and Materials for Domestic Integrated Circuits” Has Been Launched—And the HuaHong Macro-Force Materials Supply-Demand Matchmaking Conference Was Successfully Held.

On February 25, 2014, the launch ceremony for the “Mass Production and Application Engineering of Key Equipment and Materials for Domestic Integrated Circuits” project, along with a supply-and-demand matchmaking meeting aimed at promoting the large-scale application of domestically produced materials through cooperation between material companies and HuaHong Macro, was successfully held in Shanghai. Academician Wang Xi, Chairman of the Integrated Circuit Materials Industry Technology Innovation Strategic Alliance, attended the meeting and delivered a speech. Also attending were Xu Wei, Executive Vice President of Shanghai HuaHong Macro Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.; Li Qi, Vice President; Su Wei, General Manager of CR Microelectronics; as well as heads from HuaHong Macro’s three major factories responsible for material procurement, application evaluation, and quality management, together with technical, quality, and marketing personnel from material alliance member units across the country.

Supplementary Notice on the Regulations for Budget Adjustments of Major Special Projects (Topics) in Civil Science and Technology

Caijiao [2012] No. 277 To the leading group units and coordinating organizations of major science and technology special projects involving civilian sectors, relevant ministries and commissions of the State Council, directly affiliated institutions, finance departments (bureaus) of all provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities directly under the central government, and cities under separate planning, the Finance Bureau of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, and relevant entities: In 2009, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Science and Technology, and the National Development and Reform Commission jointly issued the “Interim Measures for the Management of Special Funds for Major Science and Technology Projects Involving Civilian Sectors” (Caijiao [2009] No. 218, hereinafter referred to as the “Interim Measures”). To further strengthen the management of funds for national major science and technology projects and address existing problems in the implementation of the “Interim Measures,” we now...

Professor Wang Zhengping, known as the “Father of Modern Semiconductor Packaging,” Elected as a Foreign Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering

On December 19, 2013, the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering announced the list of newly elected academicians. Professor Wang Zhengping was elected as a foreign academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering. Professor Wang Zhengping is a Chair Professor of Electronic Engineering at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, a member of the U.S. National Academy of Engineering, and a foreign academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering. He has long been engaged in research on electronic packaging. For his pioneering contributions to this field over several decades, he was awarded by IEEE the IEEE Component, Packaging, and Manufacturing Technology Award—the highest honor in the field of electronic packaging—and is widely recognized in the industry as the “Father of Modern Semiconductor Packaging.” Professor Wang is a pioneer in plastic encapsulation technology.

Provisional Regulations for the Management of National Major Science and Technology Projects

(Issued on August 11, 2008, by the Ministry of Science and Technology, the National Development and Reform Commission, and the Ministry of Finance, Document No. [2008]453 of the National Science and Technology Development Bureau) Chapter I General Provisions Article 1: In order to implement the “National Medium- and Long-Term Program for Science and Technology Development (2006–2020)” (hereinafter referred to as the “Program”), ensure the smooth implementation of the major national science and technology projects (hereinafter referred to as “Major Projects”) identified in the “Program,” and strengthen the management of these Major Projects, these Regulations are specially formulated in accordance with the “Notice of the General Office of the State Council on Issuing Several Working Rules for the Organization and Implementation of Major Science and Technology Projects.” Article 2: The Major Projects are intended to...

The 12th Five-Year Plan for the Integrated Circuit Industry

Foreword: The integrated circuit (IC) industry is a strategic, fundamental, and leading sector for national economic and social development. It serves as the core and foundation for fostering the development of strategic emerging industries and promoting the deep integration of informatization and industrialization. Moreover, it plays a crucial role in transforming the economic development model, adjusting the industrial structure, and ensuring national information security—its strategic importance is becoming increasingly prominent. Possessing robust integrated circuit technologies and an advanced IC industry is a key indicator of a nation’s transition toward innovation-driven development. The next five to ten years represent a critical strategic window of opportunity for the development of China’s IC industry—a period that will also be a pivotal phase for overcoming significant challenges in its growth. It is essential to make scientifically sound judgments and accurately grasp industry development trends, while focusing our efforts on...

Provisional Regulations on the Support of Industry-Technology Innovation Strategic Alliances by National Science and Technology Programs

Guo Ke Fa Ji [2008] No. 338, Article 1: The Industrial Technology Innovation Strategic Alliance (hereinafter referred to as the “Alliance”) is an effective organizational model for building a technology innovation system—under market economic conditions—that is enterprise-centered, market-oriented, and integrates industry, academia, and research. To promote the development of the Alliance and guide technological innovation and progress in industries, these Regulations are formulated in accordance with relevant national management measures for science and technology programs. Article 2: For the purposes of these Regulations, the term “Alliance” refers to an association formed among enterprises, universities, research institutions, or other organizations, based on shared development needs, aimed at achieving major industrial technological innovations, and secured by legally binding agreements.

Guiding Opinions on Promoting the Establishment of Industrial Technology Innovation Strategic Alliances

Guo Ke Fa Zheng [2008] No. 770 To the Science and Technology Departments (Commissions, Bureaus), Finance Departments (Bureaus), Education Departments (Commissions, Bureaus), State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commissions, and All-China Federation of Trade Unions of all provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities directly under the central government, cities under separate planning, and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps; to all branches and representative offices of the China Development Bank; to all relevant industry associations; and to all relevant institutions: In order to thoroughly implement the spirit of the 17th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and the National Science and Technology Conference, and to carry out the "National Medium- and Long-term Plan for Science and Technology Development (2006-2020)" (hereinafter referred to as the "Plan"), we shall establish a technology innovation system that is enterprise-led, market-oriented, and integrates industry, academia, and research.

Rooted in the Local, Reaching Out to the World—Reflections on the Growth of China’s Emerging Semiconductor Materials Enterprises

I. A Decade of China’s Emerging Semiconductor Materials Over the past decade, China’s semiconductor materials industry has seen the emergence of a number of new semiconductor materials companies, including Jiangfeng Electronics, Shanghai New-Ao, Shanghai Xinyang, Nanjing University Optoelectronics, Beijing Kehua, and Anji Microelectronics. These domestically nurtured Chinese materials companies, after navigating the fearless yet arduous early stages and enduring the confusion and struggles during the global financial crisis, entered a turning point toward positive development starting in 2009. Over the past decade, they have undergone the trials of growth and successfully weathered the challenges of the survival phase. In 2011, the Japanese tsunami prompted the global semiconductor industry to rethink the reliability of its supply chains.

The special projects “R&D and Industrialization of 200mm SOI Wafers” and “Research on Novel Silicon-Based Strain Materials,” undertaken by the alliance’s member units, have successfully passed acceptance testing.

On January 4, 2014, the Implementation Management Office and the Overall Expert Group of the National Key Science and Technology Special Project “Manufacturing Equipment and Complete Process Technologies for Ultra-Large-Scale Integrated Circuits” (Project 02) organized an acceptance expert panel that conducted an acceptance review in Shanghai for two projects: “Research and Industrialization of 200mm SOI Wafers” and “Research on Novel Silicon-Based Strain Materials.” After listening to and reviewing the project acceptance reports, user application reports, on-site testing and documentation review reports, and project audit reports submitted by the acceptance expert panel, both projects successfully passed the acceptance review. The “Research and Industrialization of 200mm SOI Wafers” project was led by Shanghai Xin...

Interim Measures for the Management of Major Special Funds for Civilian Science and Technology

Caijiao [2009] No. 218, Chapter I—General Provisions, Article 1: In order to ensure the effective implementation of the major science and technology projects for civilian sectors identified in the "National Medium- and Long-Term Program for Science and Technology Development (2006-2020)" (hereinafter referred to as the "Major Projects"), and to standardize and strengthen the management of funds allocated to these Major Projects, this Regulation is formulated based on the "Notice of the General Office of the State Council on Issuing Several Working Rules for the Implementation of Major Science and Technology Projects" and relevant national financial and accounting management systems, taking into account the specific characteristics of Major Project management. Article 2: The funding sources for Major Projects shall adhere to the principle of diversification, including central government financial funds and local government financial funds.

Financial Acceptance Procedures for Major Science and Technology Projects (Topics) under the Civilian Sector

Caijiao [2011] No. 287, Chapter I—General Provisions, Article 1: In order to ensure the scientific rigor, fairness, and standardization of the financial acceptance process for major science and technology projects (hereinafter referred to as “Major Projects”) under the Civilian Science and Technology Program, and in accordance with the “Interim Measures for the Management of Funds for Major Science and Technology Projects under the Civilian Science and Technology Program” (Caijiao [2009] No. 218), the “Interim Measures for the Management of Administrative Expenses for Major Science and Technology Projects under the Civilian Science and Technology Program” (Caijiao [2010] No. 673), the “Interim Regulations on the Management of National Major Science and Technology Projects” (Guokefa Ji [2008] No. 453), and relevant national financial and accounting management systems, these provisions are hereby formulated.

Administrative Measures for the Recognition of Integrated Circuit Design Enterprises

MIIT Electronic [2013] No. 487, Chapter I—General Provisions, Article 1: In accordance with the “Notice of the State Council on Issuing Several Policies to Encourage the Development of the Software Industry and the Integrated Circuit Industry” (Guofa [2000] No. 18), the “Notice of the State Council on Issuing Several Further Policies to Encourage the Development of the Software Industry and the Integrated Circuit Industry” (Guofa [2011] No. 4), and the “Notice of the Ministry of Finance and the State Administration of Taxation on Further Encouraging Corporate Income Tax Policies for the Development of the Software Industry and the Integrated Circuit Industry” (Cai Shui [2012] No. 27), in order to further accelerate the development of China’s integrated circuit design industry and reasonably determine...

Interim Provisions on Intellectual Property Management for National Major Science and Technology Projects

Guo Ke Fa Zhuan [2010] No. 264, Chapter I—General Provisions, Article 1: In order to implement an intellectual property strategy within the National Key Science and Technology Projects (hereinafter referred to as “Key Projects”), fully leverage the intellectual property system to elevate the level of scientific and technological innovation, protect the fruits of scientific and technological innovation, promote the transfer and utilization of intellectual property rights, provide intellectual property safeguards for fostering and developing strategic emerging industries, and address major issues in economic and social development, these Provisions are formulated in accordance with relevant provisions of the “Law on Progress in Science and Technology,” the “Law on Promoting the Transformation of Scientific and Technological Achievements,” the “Patent Law,” and the “Interim Regulations on the Administration of National Key Science and Technology Projects.”

Provisional Regulations on Import Tax Policies for Major Science and Technology Special Projects

Cai Guan Shui [2010] No. 28, Article 1: In order to implement the requirements of several supporting policies issued by the State Council concerning the import tax policies for major science and technology special projects as outlined in the "National Medium- and Long-Term Program for Science and Technology Development (2006–2020)," to support the research and development of nationally significant strategic products, key common technologies, and major engineering projects, and to create an environment that encourages independent innovation, these Provisions are hereby formulated. Article 2: Enterprises, colleges and universities, research institutes, and other institutions undertaking major science and technology special projects (subjects) (hereinafter referred to as “project implementing units”) shall utilize central government funds, local government funds, and self-raised funds from their own units.

Interim Management Measures for the Acceptance of National Key Science and Technology Major Projects (Subjects)

Guo Ke Fa Zhuan [2011] No. 314 Chapter I General Provisions Article 1: In order to strengthen the acceptance management of National Key Science and Technology Special Projects (hereinafter referred to as “Major Special Projects”)—including projects and topics—and to ensure that the acceptance process is scientific, fair, and standardized, these Measures are formulated in accordance with the “Interim Regulations on the Management of National Key Science and Technology Special Projects,” the “Interim Measures for the Management of Funds for Key Science and Technology Projects Open to Civilian Sectors,” the “Interim Regulations on the Management of Intellectual Property Rights for National Key Science and Technology Special Projects,” as well as other relevant regulations on science and technology management and national financial and accounting management systems. Article 2: The acceptance of Major Special Project (project/topic) is an important component of the organizational and managerial framework of Major Special Projects, aiming to...

Notice of the State Council on Issuing Several Policies to Further Encourage the Development of the Software Industry and the Integrated Circuit Industry

Guofa [2011] No. 4 To the People's Governments of Provinces, Autonomous Regions, and Municipalities Directly Under the Central Government; to All Ministries and Commissions of the State Council and All Directly Affiliated Institutions: We are now forwarding to you the “Several Policies for Further Encouraging the Development of the Software Industry and the Integrated Circuit Industry.” Please ensure thorough implementation. The software industry and the integrated circuit industry are strategic emerging industries of national importance and serve as a vital foundation for the informationization of the national economy and society. In recent years, with the support of a series of national policies and measures and through the concerted efforts of all parties involved, China’s software industry and integrated circuit industry have achieved relatively rapid development. The formulation and implementation of the “Several Policies for Further Encouraging the Development of the Software Industry and the Integrated Circuit Industry”...