According to media reports, with the significant increase in support for the semiconductor industry by the Japanese government, many technology giants have turned their attention to Japan and chosen to establish high-end research centers and production bases in Japan to seize the future technological high ground.

Previously, Nvidia announced a partnership with Japan's top research institution, the Institute of Advanced Industrial Technology (AIST), to jointly develop a future oriented quantum computing system. The system aims to be seamlessly integrated into cutting-edge quantum hardware, marking a new stage of deep cooperation between the two parties in the field of quantum technology.

Now, AIST has once again made efforts to target another giant in the semiconductor industry, Intel. Both parties plan to collaborate to build a new research and development center focused on advanced chip manufacturing technology, with a focus on in-depth research and development of EUV (extreme ultraviolet) lithography technology. It is expected to be officially put into operation within the next 3 to 5 years.

The R&D center is expected to cost hundreds of millions of dollars, which not only provides Japanese local enterprises with a valuable opportunity to fight side by side with Intel and AIST, jointly explore the unlimited possibilities of EUV lithography technology, carry out prototype design and testing, but also greatly reduces the dependence of Japanese chip design companies on overseas resources, and accelerates the pace of local innovation.

It is worth noting that Japanese companies play a pivotal role in the global semiconductor supply chain, especially in multiple key areas of EUV technology, with significant market share and influence that cannot be ignored.

Intel's current layout undoubtedly recognizes the profound foundation and innovative capabilities of Japanese companies, and hopes to further consolidate its strategic position in the global semiconductor market through deepening cooperation.