[Source: Changxin Preparing to Enter Flash Memory Market, Directly Competing with Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron Technology] According to a report by Jinse Finance on September 18, citing Reuters, Chinese chip manufacturer Changxin Memory is preparing to enter the flash memory market. Sources revealed that Changxin Memory plans to establish a NAND flash memory R&D and production line at its new factory in Beijing. The company has also set up a research institute in Beijing, with projects including NAND development. Changxin Memory has discussed its NAND flash memory plans with customers, including a newly established startup. This startup plans to procure Changxin Memory's NAND chips for storage products used in artificial intelligence systems and supercomputers. The source declined to disclose the name of the company. It is currently unclear when the R&D production line will begin operations or whether Changxin Memory plans to transition from the R&D and trial production phase to large-scale commercial manufacturing. (China News Service Jingwei)