At the Hygon-initiated HAIC 2025 Artificial Intelligence Innovation Conference in Kunshan from December 17 to 19, Hygon Information Technology unveiled a "dual-chip strategy," positioning its DCU accelerator and CPU as a tightly integrated foundation for China's next phase of AI infrastructure
China has maintained a clear lead over the US in drone-related technology patents since 2016, highlighting a widening technology gap as Taiwan seeks to expand its domestic drone industry and reduce reliance on China-centric supply chains. The divergence underscores the scale of the challenge facing Taiwan at a time when governments worldwide are accelerating procurement of unmanned systems and reassessing supply chain security
A Japanese startup originating from Waseda University, Power Diamond Systems (PDS), showcased its diamond-based semiconductors at SEMICON Japan 2025, presenting for the first time an evaluation system that confirmed the devices' operation after packaging
