Huawei is reportedly supporting Zhuhai Cornerstone Technologies Co. in a strategic effort to localize chipmaking materials and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers. Founded in 2022, the company is emerging as a potential rival to global chemical giants including Shin-Etsu Chemical, JSR Corporation, Merck KGaA, DuPont, and Dow Chemical. As reported by Nikkei Asia, Zhuhai Cornerstone is being positioned as an “end-to-end” semiconductor chemical supplier, aligned with China’s broader push for supply chain independence amid tightening US export controls.