Chinese state-backed memory manufacturer Changxin Memory Technologies (CXMT) has launched a 32GB ECC DDR4-3200 RAM module at just RM540.96, significantly lower than the global market price of around RM1,176 to RM1,568.
The launch marks China's aggressive move to strengthen its domestic semiconductor industry.
The announcement comes as global demand for DRAM surges, driven mainly by the boom in artificial intelligence (AI), which has caused memory prices to increase by almost 50 percent by the end of 2025.
CXMT's move is seen as part of China's long-term strategy to strengthen its supply chain and reduce its dependence on Western technology.
The 32GB ECC RAM module is targeted at the enterprise and data center segments that require stability and high performance in intensive operating environments.
The price offer, which is less than half of the global market level, reflects CXMT's ability to produce high-tech memory on a large scale at more competitive costs.
The development is in line with China's RM109.76 billion government-backed investment plan to strengthen its local semiconductor industry, following ongoing US-led export restrictions on advanced chip technology.
CXMT has emerged as a key player in China's efforts to develop a more competitive domestic chip ecosystem.
Analysts expect this aggressive pricing strategy to increase CXMT's market share in Asia and the global market, as well as put significant pressure on international competitors in terms of cost and supply chain.
The latest move also solidifies China's position as a serious contender in the global memory industry, challenging the dominance of firms from the US, South Korea and Taiwan.
