SMI [SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING INTERNATIONAL] CORRESP: November 14, 2012 VIA EDGAR Division of Corporation
[November 14, 2012 VIA EDGAR Division of Corporation Finance 100 F. Street, N.E. Attention: Kevin L. Vaughn, Accounting Branch Chief Gary Newberry, Staff Accountant Tara Harkins, Reviewing Accountant Re: Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation Filed April 27, 2012 File No. 1-31994 Ladies and Gentlemen: Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation Company Staff Commission Comment Letter Annual Report (the For the Staffs convenience,]
