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2026-06-24·SMIC·technology gap widening
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Multiple Manifold Markets prediction markets indicate extremely low probability that China's SMIC will outcompete TSMC...

Multiple Manifold Markets prediction markets indicate extremely low probability that China's SMIC will outcompete TSMC by 2024 (4.61% Source 1) or 2028 (15.39% Source 3).

window 60devidence 5price 0981.HK $78.90
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Multiple Manifold Markets prediction markets indicate extremely low probability that China's SMIC will outcompete TSMC by 2024 (4.61% Source 1) or 2028 (15.39% Source 3). Similarly, the probability of SMIC achieving 3nm before 2026 is only 11% Source 4. Additionally, there is a 55.85% chance that key executive Liang Mong-Song leaves SMIC within 5 years Source 5. These market-implied odds suggest a persistent technology gap widening between SMIC and TSMC, reducing SMIC's competitive position in advanced nodes. While prediction markets are speculative, the consensus reflects ongoing structural challenges for SMIC under export restrictions and limited access to advanced equipment. This signal points to continued downward pressure on SMIC's relative competitiveness.

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