Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation, an investment holding company, engages in the manufacture, testing, and sale of integrated circuits wafer and various compound semiconductors in the United States, China, and Eurasia. The company is involved in the manufacturing and trading of semiconductor products; and research and development activities. It also offers semiconductor foundry and technology services; supporting services, such as design and IP support, photomask manufacturing, etc.; development, and technical services related to integrated circuits; marketing related services; and private education services. Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation was incorporated in 2000 and is headquartered in Shanghai, China.