[SMIC Achieves Breakthrough in Backside-Illuminated Image Sensors SHANGHAI, Dec. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (“SMIC”; NYSE: SMI; SEHK: 981), China’s largest and most advanced semiconductor foundry, today announced a breakthrough in its development of backside-illuminated (BSI) CMOS image sensor (CIS) technology, with the first test chip demonstrating good image quality even in low-light conditions. The complete BSI]

[SMIC Names Mike Rekuc SVP of Worldwide Sales SHANGHAI, Dec. 11, 2012 — Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (“SMIC”; NYSE: SMI; SEHK: 981), mainland China’s largest and most advanced semiconductor foundry, today announced that Mike Rekuc has been named Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales. Operating from SMIC’s Shanghai headquarters, Mr. Rekuc will oversee the company’s sales and customer service operations]

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[SMIC Analyst & Investor Day 2012 — Market Opportunities, Strategic Differentiation and SHANGHAI, Nov. 15, 2012 — Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (“SMIC”; NYSE: SMI; SEHK: 981), China’s largest and most advanced semiconductor foundry, held an “Analyst & Investor Day” at SMIC’s Beijing site on Monday. About 20 domestic and overseas analysts from investment banks and investment funds were in attendance.]

[SMIC Named One of Top 10 Chinese Semiconductor Firms by CSIA Dr. Tzu-Yin Chiu, SMIC’s Chief Executive Officer, said, “SMIC is honored to receive this award. On behalf of all SMIC staff, I would like to express our heartfelt congratulations to CSIA on the tremendous achievements made possible by IC China during these ten years and express sincere appreciation for]