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Monday 17 February 2025
Is the US following China's market-for-technology playbook as chip industry regionalizes?
The Donald Trump Administration reportedly may require TSMC to make tough choices to aid in rebuilding the US's chip manufacturing capabilities, including sharing technologies or...
Wednesday 5 February 2025
China's automakers accelerate chip push amid US curbs
China's automotive chip industry is gaining momentum in 2025, driven by both external pressures and internal opportunities. In response to US restrictions, Chinese automakers are...
Friday 31 January 2025
Chinese automakers face challenges in auto parts localization amid quality demands
The automotive industry's stringent safety and reliability requirements are presenting significant challenges to the Chinese government's ongoing push to increase the localization...
Friday 17 January 2025
TSMC drives local sourcing as upstream material suppliers target advanced processes
TSMC is intensifying its localization efforts, with a growing emphasis on sourcing raw materials from local suppliers—a proportion set to increase steadily year over year. This...
Thursday 16 January 2025
China's photoresist sector vies for breakthroughs and accelerates localization
China's semiconductor industry has accelerated the localization of photoresists, a crucial manufacturing material, supported by government initiatives, technological advancements,...
Monday 13 January 2025
India's potential as a manufacturing hub grows, but significant challenges remain
The changing landscape of US-Sino relations has spurred a shift toward regional and local manufacturing bases, positioning India as an attractive destination for global production...
Monday 6 January 2025
CXMT begins DDR5 mass production, reportedly validated by key Chinese server makers
ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) is leveraging China's aggressive localization policies to advance toward mass production of DDR5 chips. Despite lingering concerns over production...
Thursday 2 January 2025
Regional production rises as EVs gain global strategic significance
The electric vehicle (EV) market is a key area of competition for automakers and a strategic focus for governments worldwide. An expert noted that the market shows signs of regional...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Tale of two steel giants: Century Steel thrives while Singda faces NT$44.2 billion offshore wind downfall
Singda Marine Structure, a China Steel Corporation subsidiary, faces a potential shutdown after incurring losses of NT$44.2 billion (US$1.4 billion), igniting debates about Taiwan's...
Tuesday 17 December 2024
Biden's bow-out embargo expose glaring gaps in China's HBM localization
The surging AI market has driven unprecedented demand for high-bandwidth memory (HBM), placing significant strain on supply chains. In early August, reports surfaced that the Biden...
Wednesday 4 December 2024
China chip firms accelerate local supply chain development amid new US export controls
China's semiconductor industry is ramping up efforts to reduce dependence on US technology following Washington's latest round of export restrictions, with multiple domestic firms...
Wednesday 27 November 2024
China domestic CPU development

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Tuesday 26 November 2024
Huawei unveils its 'most powerful' new device ahead of expanded US ban
Huawei's product launch event took place on the afternoon of November 26, showcasing what it claims to be the "most powerful" Mate in history, along with the fourth iteration of Harmony...
Friday 15 November 2024
US, China, EU push for localization: Europe's chip giants warn of unintended fallout
China's semiconductor industry has ironically labeled Donald Trump as its "unexpected ally." Since 2018, his trade and tech wars have catalyzed major shifts in the sector. Now, with...
Wednesday 30 October 2024
TSMC faces the localization test amid globalization's waning influence
On October 26th, the TSMC "family" gathered for its annual sports day, with founder Morris Chang calling it his favorite day of the year. Hosting for the first time, Chairman C.C...