# Smart Terminals

China’s Silicon-Based GaN Milestone: Scaling the Next Frontier of Wireless Connectivity

China’s CETC has successfully mass-produced and delivered 5 million GaN-on-Si RF chips, marking a significant milestone in bringing high-performance wide-bandgap semiconductors to the mass consumer market. This achievement strengthens China's self-reliance in 5G-Advanced and 6G hardware amid broader supply chain pressures and surging AI infrastructure costs.