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Monday 14 October 2024
China's push for chip tool independence faces talent shortage, innovation choke points
China's semiconductor equipment industry is grappling with a crisis of involution, fueled by geopolitical tensions and domestic pressures.
Monday 14 October 2024
From phones to EVs: Foxconn doubles down on China's Zhengzhou investments
In response to geopolitical shifts and evolving client demands, Foxconn has been investing heavily in manufacturing expansion across Vietnam, India, and Mexico. Meanwhile, its recent...
Monday 14 October 2024
US-sanctioned Hikvision reportedly undergoing layoff in RD department
Hikvision, a leading global manufacturer of security equipment provider sanctioned by the US, has been reported to be implementing large-scale layoffs. However, the company has denied...
Monday 14 October 2024
Irrational rush to build AI data centers in China raises concerns
As Chinese tech giants intensify their investments in large language models (LLMs), the demand for AI computing power has surged, leading to a frenzy of AI data center construction...
Monday 14 October 2024
China's lithography progress: Promising but limited
China has made notable progress in lithography technology, but its new machine still lags behind the most advanced global technologies. While this development is significant, it's...
Monday 14 October 2024
China controls 80% of lithium battery materials market, Japanese firms seek opportunities
China's growing market share in electric vehicles (EVs) and automotive lithium-ion batteries has propelled its dominance in lithium-ion battery materials.
Friday 11 October 2024
China's automakers bet big on AI to drive smart car revolution
China's automakers, from established players like state-backed Great Wall Motor to upstarts like Nio, XPeng, and Li Auto, along with tech giants such as Huawei and Xiaomi, are charging...
Friday 11 October 2024
Why the EU is imposing tariffs on Chinese EVs despite retaliation risk
The European Union (EU) has unleashed a powerful economic tool on China by imposing tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs), a move that increases the risk of retaliatory measures and...
Friday 11 October 2024
China's leap in silicon photonics: A catalyst for AI growth?
Hubei Jiufengshan Laboratory, with CNY8.2 billion (approx. US$1.12 billion) subsidy from the Chinese government, has integrated a laser light source into a silicon chip, marking a...
Friday 11 October 2024
Huawei and Apple's latest smartphone sales battle it out in Shanghai flagship stores
On September 20, Huawei's Mate XT and Apple's iPhone 16 series launched simultaneously, sparking significant discussion in the industry. This timing is seen as a strong statement...
Wednesday 9 October 2024
China's insistence on local chip usage; release of Ascend 910C muddles Nvidia's future
Rumors suggest the Chinese government is encouraging local companies to prioritize domestic artificial intelligence (AI) processor brands over Nvidia's products. If this informal...
Wednesday 9 October 2024
Can Huawei's multi-brand HIMA strategy shift gears and conquer the automotive market beyond Aito?
Richard Yu, chairman of both Huawei's Consumer Business Group and Intelligent Automotive Solution Business Unit (BU), is actively forging a new path for Huawei's "Harmony Intelligent...
Wednesday 9 October 2024
China unveils domestic GPU ecosystem to reduce Nvidia dependence
China Mobile recently unveiled a chip architecture migration tool called "Xinhe" as part of the country's efforts to decrease its dependence on Nvidia's computing chips. The tool...
Wednesday 9 October 2024
China leads in robotaxi commercialization ahead of Tesla's 'We, Robot' reveal
Tesla's upcoming "We, Robot" announcement event on October 10 has fueled heightened anticipation for its autonomous robotaxi service. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has stated that the robotaxi...
Wednesday 9 October 2024
Why would TSMC increase stake investment in a mature-node foundry affiliate?
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) announced on October 8 to subscribe to a NT$3.74 billion cash capital increase (approximately US$116 million) for Vanguard International...
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