Malaysia and China deepen chip cooperation with joint expo

BEIJING/SINGAPORE -- Malaysia and China are pursuing closer cooperation on semiconductors via a joint industry event, as Kuala Lumpur seeks to advance its chip industry while Beijing bolsters its own supply chains.

The first Asia-Pacific Semiconductor Summit and Expo is set for October in the Malaysian state of Penang. The Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association and the China Electronic Production Equipment Industry Association are among the organizers.