SHANGHAI, Oct. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation ("SMIC"; NYSE: SMI; SEHK: 981) today was recognized by the China Semiconductor Industry Association (CSIA) and other industry trade groups as one of "China's Top 10 Excellent Semiconductor Enterprises" during an event at the Tenth China International Semiconductor Exhibition and Forum ("IC China") celebrating the industry's past ten years of progress. The award was given to ten Chinese semiconductor companies that have made outstanding contributions over the past decade to product development, economic performance, key national and local technology projects, energy efficiency, environmental protection, and safe production.

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 CSIA's strong support of SMIC. We look forward to future cooperation and making greater contributions to the development of China's semiconductor industry."

Dr. Jyishyang Liu, SMIC's Senior Vice President for Central Engineering & Services and Central Operations, accepted the award on behalf of SMIC. At the forum held in the afternoon, Dr. Tian-Shen Tang, SMIC's Vice President of Design Services, gave a speech entitled, "Building the Industrial Chain of China's Advanced Manufacturing Processes: Innovation-Driven, Quality Service." Visitors to IC China 2012 can find SMIC at booth A06 in Hall 1 of the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center from Tuesday, October 23rd through Thursday, October 25th.

About SMIC

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation ("SMIC"; NYSE: SMI; SEHK: 981) is one of the leading semiconductor foundries in the world and the largest and most advanced foundry in Mainland China, providing integrated circuit (IC) foundry and technology services at 0.35-micron to 40-nanometer. Headquartered in Shanghai, China, SMIC has a 300mm wafer fabrication facility (fab) and three 200mm wafer fabs in its Shanghai mega-fab, two 300mm wafer fabs in its Beijing mega-fab, a 200mm wafer fab in Tianjin, and a 200mm fab under construction in Shenzhen. SMIC also has customer service and marketing offices in the U.S., Europe, Japan, and Taiwan, and a representative office in Hong Kong. In addition, SMIC manages and operates a 300mm wafer fab in Wuhan owned by Wuhan Xinxin Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation.

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SMIC Contact Information:

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Mr. William Barratt

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Email: William_Barratt@smics.com

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