Analyst: China narrative dominates but capability not scale; domestic DUV output ~5 vs ASML's ~130 planned
ChrisGPT · x · 2026-08-15
Analyst ChrisGPT argues the market confused convergent timing with convergent causation. China dominated the narrative because catalysts landed near the trough, but most decline was already in place. A China-led second leg is near 7.6%. 74% of drawdown happened before CXMT IPO and domestic DUV reports. China's progress is real, but capability is not scale: reported domestic DUV output 5 tools vs ASML's 130 planned.
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