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Monday 16 December 2024
Huawei's new Mate 70 faces uphill battle despite domestic chip push
Huawei is preparing to launch its Mate 70 series amid industry skepticism over its ability to compete with mainstream rivals, despite trumpeting an all-Chinese semiconductor supply...
Monday 16 December 2024
US tightens AI chip export rules, targets Southeast Asia as China's GPU smuggling hub
The Biden Administration is expected to unveil new regulations by the end of the year, targeting China's acquisition of advanced AI chips through third-party nations. These measures...
Friday 13 December 2024
Stellantis, CATL partner to build EUR4 bn EV battery plant in Spain
CATL and Stellantis have entered a joint venture to establish a EUR4.038 billion (approx. US$4.25 billion) battery plant in Zaragoza, Spain, with each party holding a 50% stake. As...
Friday 13 December 2024
Baidu-backed Jiyue Auto hits a wall: CEO admits challenges amid crisis
Jiyue Auto, the automotive startup co-founded by Baidu and Geely, is on the brink of collapse. CEO Joe Xia, in a letter to employees dated December 11, admitted the company faces...
Friday 13 December 2024
BYD expands European EV production; Gotion targets battery growth in Morocco and Slovakia
The European Union's newly imposed tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) are sending a ripple of concern through the global auto industry. In response, BYD, the top EV manufacturer...
Friday 13 December 2024
Chinese SiC substrate firms eye overseas expansion amid domestic woes
Chinese SiC substrate vendors are seeking to expand beyond their home market where prices have collapsed amid severe oversupply, according to industry sources.
Friday 13 December 2024
China's EV exports plummet despite its market penetration rate exceeding 50% for four months
China's domestic electric vehicle (EV) sales have maintained a penetration rate of over 50% for four consecutive months, reflecting strong growth in the domestic market, according...
Thursday 12 December 2024
China probes Nvidia over Mellanox deal, raising stakes in tech war
China's market regulator launched an antitrust probe into Nvidia, marking Beijing's first major investigation of a US chipmaker in a decade and escalating tensions in the global semiconductor...
Thursday 12 December 2024
US Trade Representative hikes tariffs on tungsten, wafers, and polysilicon in Section 301 Trade Action against China
On December 11, 2024, the US Trade Representative (USTR) announced modifications to tariff actions under Section 301 of the Trade Act, targeting specific Chinese products. These measures...
Thursday 12 December 2024
Nvidia steps up hiring in China to focus on AI-driven cars
Nvidia has added hundreds of staff in China this year to enhance its research capabilities and focus on new autonomous driving technologies.
Thursday 12 December 2024
China IC design sector trails global semiconductor growth for the first time
China's overall IC design sales are expected to reach CNY646 billion (US$89.66 billion) with a year-over-year increase of around 11.9% in 2024, marking the first time it has been...
Thursday 12 December 2024
CATL leads the global battery race: South Korea's top 3 makers struggle to keep up
Global EV battery demand outside China increased by 12.7% from January to October 2024. South Korea's top battery makers—LG Energy Solution (LGES), SK On, and Samsung SDI—recorded...
Thursday 12 December 2024
EDA leader Empyrean gains support from state-owned enterprise after being added to Entity List
Chinese domestic electronic design automation (EDA) leader Empyrean announced on December 9 that the state-owned China Electronic Corporation (CEC) will become its largest shareholder...
Thursday 12 December 2024
Intelligent driving sparks competition among Huawei-backed automakers in China
China's automotive sector is witnessing a strategic shift from new energy vehicles to intelligent driving technology in 2024. At the forefront of this transformation is Huawei, whose...
Wednesday 11 December 2024
Hua Hong's Wuxi expansion boosts China's chip market amid STM partnership and local production surge
The second phase of Hua Hong Semiconductor's 12-inch wafer fab expansion in Wuxi held a production ceremony on December 10. This event garnered significant attention following the...