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Chip war: China claims breakthrough in silicon photonics that could clear technical hurdle

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A state-funded semiconductor lab in China said it has achieved a "milestone" in the development of silicon photonics.

The achievement means China has filled "one of the few blanks" in its optoelectronics technology, state media People's Daily reported.

Silicon photonics rely on optical signals instead of electric signals for transmission.