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2026-06-27·SMIC·technology leadership change
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Multiple prediction market probabilities on Manifold (sourced 2026-06-27) indicate persistent low confidence in SMIC's...

Multiple prediction market probabilities on Manifold (sourced 2026-06-27) indicate persistent low confidence in SMIC's ability to outcompete TSMC in advanced nodes. The market assigns only 18.8% to SMIC outcompeting TSMC by 2033 (source: Manifold), 4.61% by 2024 (source), and 15.39% by 2028 (source). The probability of SMIC reaching 3nm before 2026 is only 11% (source). Additionally, the chance that key engineer Liang Mong-Song leaves SMIC within the next 5 years is 55.85% (source), suggesting talent retention risk. These low probabilities point to a sustained competitive technology gap for SMIC vs. TSMC, which could benefit TSMC and other advanced foundries.

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Multiple prediction market probabilities on Manifold (sourced 2026-06-27) indicate persistent low confidence in SMIC's ability to outcompete TSMC in advanced nodes. The market assigns only 18.8% to SMIC outcompeting TSMC by 2033 (source: Manifold), 4.61% by 2024 (source), and 15.39% by 2028 (source). The probability of SMIC reaching 3nm before 2026 is only 11% (source). Additionally, the chance that key engineer Liang Mong-Song leaves SMIC within the next 5 years is 55.85% (source), suggesting talent retention risk. These low probabilities point to a sustained competitive technology gap for SMIC vs. TSMC, which could benefit TSMC and other advanced foundries.

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