Micron Starts Construction of New Plant in Xi’an

Micron Technology Inc., America’s largest memory-chip maker, Thursday kicked off construction of a new semiconductor packaging and testing plant in Xi’an, northwest China’s Shaanxi province, eyeing production to begin in the second half of 2025.

The facility is part of a 4.3 billion yuan ($602 million) investment plan announced by Micron last year, signifying the U.S. firm’s deepening commitment to the China market.