Form 6-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 


FORM 6-K

 


REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of January 2007

Commission File Number 1-31994

 


SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

(Translation of Registrant’s Name Into English)

 


18 Zhangjiang Road

Pudong New Area, Shanghai 201203

People’s Republic of China

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 


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Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (the “Registrant”) is furnishing under the cover of Form 6-K:

Exhibit 99.1:    Press release, dated January 9, 2007, entitled “SMIC(BJ) Passes QC 080000 System Audit.”


SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation
By:  

/s/ Richard R. Chang

Name:   Richard R. Chang
Title:   President and Chief Executive Officer

Date: January 11, 2007


EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit   

Description

Exhibit 99.1:    Press release, dated January 9, 2007, entitled “SMIC(BJ) Passes QC 080000 System Audit.”


Exhibit 99.1

SMIC(BJ) Passes QC 080000 System Audit

Beijing [2007-01-09]

(Beijing, China. January 9, 2007) Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) announced that it has passed QC 080000 System Audit by SGS Company and will soon achieve QC 080000 certification.

IECQ HSPM QC 080000 is the Hazardous Substance Process Management System and one of the IEC Quality Assessment System for Electronic Components established by International Electrotechnical Commission.

William Yan, Associate Vice President of SMIC BJ Administration said, “With the establishment and implementation of the Hazardous Substance Process Management System, SMIC represents its responsibility and efforts for hazardous substance management. Having passed QC 080000 System Audit, SMIC proves to have an advantage in environmental health and quality management and the ability to comply with environmental laws and regulations.”