China's RF chip sector is facing a major disruption as Murata Manufacturing files five patent lawsuits against Maxscend Technologies in both China and South Korea, alleging that its MAX-SAW filters—commonly referred to as TF-SAW—violate five core Murata patents. Patent analysis indicates a broader risk, with nearly all TF-SAW-based products from Maxscend potentially exposed to systemic infringement claims

In a decisive move to restore order in its rapidly evolving electric vehicle (EV) market, China's government has introduced a wave of new regulations targeting both the software and hardware sides of the industry. The crackdown spans exaggerated claims in autonomous driving and what experts are calling the country's most stringent lithium battery safety standards to date