# Foxconn to build semiconductor packaging plant in Qingdao

Foxconn Technology Group plans to build a new semiconductor packaging and testing factory in Qingdao, China, focusing on chips for 5G and AI hardware. Construction is set to start in 2020.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2020-04-15
- Where: Qingdao, China
- Starts operating: 2021
- Status: announced
- Products: application-specific integrated circuits, 5G chips, AI chips
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Foxconn Technology Group](https://endata.com/companies/25880.md)
- [Rongkong Group](https://endata.com/companies/46688.md) (partner)
- [Ronghe Holding](https://endata.com/companies/46779.md) (investor)

## Sources

- [scmp.com](https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3080435/apple-supplier-foxconn-steps-semiconductor-plans-deal-build-new-base), 2020-04-17: "The new facility, which will start construction this year, will focus on the packaging and testing of application-specific integrated circuits used in 5G communications and artificial intelligence (AI) hardware products."
- [globaltimes.cn](https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202004/1186300.shtml), 2020-04-21: "The world's largest electronics contract manufacturer made the decision to build the factory under cooperation with the Qingdao local government on April 15."
- [globaltimes.cn](https://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1186300.shtml), 2020-04-21: "The world's largest electronics contract manufacturer made the decision to build the factory under cooperation with the Qingdao local government on April 15."
- [govt.chinadaily.com.cn](https://govt.chinadaily.com.cn/s/202004/24/WS5ea2796d498edee8e6aad5f2/foxconn-semiconductor-project-to-land-in-qingdao.html), 2020-04-24: "Qingdao West Coast New Area and Foxconn Technology Group signed an agreement through an online video conference on April 15 to carry out a semiconductor project in the region."

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