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Wednesday 25 December 2024
US targets mature Chinese chips with Section 301 probe over dumping concerns
Having previously focused on advanced chips for AI, the US government is now targeting mature process semiconductors amid fears of Chinese dumping that could undermine American suppliers...
Wednesday 25 December 2024
Geopolitical threats expand to mature wafer fabs as US launches Section 301 investigation against China
The Biden-Harris Administration has imposed export controls and technology restrictions on China's advanced chip sector from 2022 to 2024. Recently, the US announced the initiation...
Wednesday 25 December 2024
CATL unveils chassis it says can withstand fires from crashes
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. unveiled a new car chassis with an integrated battery strong enough to withstand fires or explosions from high-impact collisions.
Wednesday 25 December 2024
Is US banning Chinese SiC components to save Wolfspeed?
The US has initiated a Section 301 investigation into China's mature manufacturing processes, specifically targeting silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductor production.
Wednesday 25 December 2024
China's top IDMs face headwinds amid SiC sector uncertainty
China's leading power semiconductor IDMs are making headlines as industry pressures mount: Hangzhou Silan Microelectronics has postponed two major projects, while Beijing Century...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
China advances in mature chip manufacturing amid geopolitical frictions
As US-Sino chip tensions rise, Beijing strengthens its position in mature process chip manufacturing, echoing its earlier solar panel strategy. While the US maintains a lead in advanced...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
US scrutiny of China's mature chip sector signals shifts in supply chains
The Biden administration is reportedly ramping up scrutiny of China's mature process chips during its transition period, potentially paving the way for tighter regulatory measures...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Hua Hong names new chair as investment firms gain control
Shanghai Hua Hong Group, a major wafer foundry in China, has made a surprise change of leadership, replacing Su-xin Zhang with Jian Qin as chairman.
Tuesday 24 December 2024
China-Taiwan trade recovers despite military tensions and tech war
Despite the recent military maneuvers by China's navy and coast guard that threaten Taiwan's security, as well as challenges within China such as a struggling real estate market,...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
CXMT reportedly begins DDR5 mass production despite US restrictions
ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), China's leading DRAM manufacturer, has reportedly begun mass production of DDR5 memory, according to market sources.
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Dire situation in China is one reason for Honda, Nissan merger
Among the reasons for Honda Motor to enter merger talks with Nissan Motor, one looms large: China.
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Chinese EV makers hit EU wall as tariffs add to import costs
Chinese automakers captured their smallest share of Europe's electric vehicle (EV) market in eight months after new tariffs increased the cost of importing cars to the region by as...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Biden team to probe Chinese Chips, setting up Trump for tariffs
US President Joe Biden's administration is launching an investigation that will offer President-elect Donald Trump a choice about whether to enact new tariffs on Chinese-made semiconductor...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
China's SiC expansion reshapes global supply chain
The year 2024 marks a pivotal shift in the silicon carbide (SiC) industry, as unprecedented production increases by Chinese manufacturers transform the global supply chain. This critical...
Monday 23 December 2024
TSMC's wafer manufacturing 2.0 reshapes advanced packaging market
TSMC introduced "Wafer Manufacturing 2.0" in July 2024, integrating packaging, testing, and photomask production into its portfolio. This move underscores a seismic shift in the advanced...