To meet increased worldwide demand for our products, Intel has announced plans to build a 300-millimeter wafer fabrication facility in the coastal Northeast China city of Dalian. The $2.5 billion investment for the factory will become Intel’s first wafer fab in China and adds significant investment to Intel’s existing operations in China. Intel has had a presence in China for over 20 years and will continue to support the evolution of China's computing industry.

Construction is scheduled to begin in 2007. Initial production dedicated to chipsets to support our microprocessor business will begin in 2010. When completed, this site will become part of Intel’s manufacturing network that includes factories in the United States, Ireland and Israel.

Dalian is one of the most charming cities in China, possessing many beautiful parks, squares, and excellent beaches. Dalian's mild climate and beautiful environment make the city an ideal holiday resort. It is a key Chinese port and has a population of about 5.4 million. Dalian is the northernmost coastal city in China, with the Yellow Sea to her east and the Bohai Sea to her west.