Chinese memory-maker CXMT says it has begun mass-producing DRAM using a fifth-generation process that roughly doubles memory density. The claimed advance could help Chinese electronics manufacturers obtain more affordable memory during a global shortage driven by demand for AI products, although CXMT’s assertions and competitiveness remain to be independently established.

The process uses a high-k dielectric metal gate adapted for DRAM, and CXMT demonstrated two 24GB LPDDR5X modules for smartphones and other high-end devices. The article also notes that Apple has reportedly assessed CXMT products, while governments remain wary of Chinese components; separately, India is introducing a 0.4% merchant fee on UPI payments above 2,000 rupees, and research found US firms control 95.9%–99.6% of CDN services across ten Southeast Asian countries, compared with no more than 3.9% for Chinese companies.