Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation, an investment holding company, engages in the computer-aided design, manufacture, testing, packaging, and trading of integrated circuits (IC) in North America, China, rest of Asia, Hong Kong, and Eurasia. It is also involved in the technical research and development, manufacture, and sale of semiconductor masks; provision of semiconductor foundry and technology services; and construction, operation, and management of living quarters. In addition, the company offers one-stop supporting services in design, IP support, photomask manufacturing, etc.; marketing related services; and private education services. Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation was incorporated in 2000 and is headquartered in Shanghai, the People's Republic of China.
