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Friday 25 April 2025
China's weaponizing of raw materials in tariff war could cripple US EV supply chain
US President Donald Trump has imposed several tariffs since taking office, resulting in retaliatory actions from several countries. The response from China has garnered the most attention,...
Thursday 24 April 2025
China's critical metal curbs chokes global supply; sends Europe and North America scrambling

In a bold escalation of its ongoing trade dispute with Washington, China has dramatically tightened its grip on the global supply of...

Thursday 24 April 2025
Giga Solar Materials to begin solar module US production in June
Giga Solar Materials (GSMC), a Taiwanese solar energy module conductive paste manufacturer, announced on April 22 that it has invested in the acquisition of module production equipment...
Wednesday 23 April 2025
China's export control expands to South Korea, further escalating trade retaliation against US
China has expanded its export controls on rare earth minerals and magnets, intensifying its trade retaliation against the United States and threatening to disrupt key industries....
Tuesday 22 April 2025
Nichia wins patent infringement ruling against Everlight in Germany, seeks EUR2.5 million in damages
Japanese materials giant Nichia previously filed a patent infringement lawsuit in Germany against Taiwan LED manufacturer Everlight Electronics and its German subsidiary. The local...
Monday 21 April 2025
BenQ Materials says tariff impact manageable
Taiwan-based polarizer maker BenQ Materials, which has diversified into the healthcare and semiconductor markets, has not seen much impact so far from the US tariff war as only a...
Monday 21 April 2025
China tariffs may undermine US humanoid robotics lead
Analysts warn that the US's escalating tariffs on Chinese imports may undercut the country's ability to stay competitive in the emerging humanoid robotics sector. As the US continues...
Saturday 19 April 2025
Optical manufacturers cautious despite 90-day US tariff reprieve
The US has temporarily suspended reciprocal tariffs for over 75 countries for a 90-day period, creating a critical window for supply chain operators to secure orders quickly. However,...
Friday 18 April 2025
China bans automakers from marketing "self-driving" features
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has instructed nearly 60 automotive manufacturers to cease using terms like "self-driving" and "smart driving" in marketing...
Friday 18 April 2025
Polarizer powerhouses unveil cross-sector innovations at Touch Taiwan 2025

Polarizer leaders BenQ Materials and Cheng Mei Materials Technology (CMMT) unveiled their latest material innovations at Touch Taiwan...

Friday 18 April 2025
Trump orders national security probe into critical minerals, threatens higher manufacturing costs
The US President Donald Trump has initiated a national security investigation into imports of critical minerals and their downstream products, including semiconductor wafers, electric...
Wednesday 16 April 2025
China counters US trade pressures with semiconductor raw materials
The escalating trade war between China and the US has led to increased counter-pressure from China. By restricting rare earth exports, subjecting genetically modified agricultural...
Tuesday 15 April 2025
AUO showcases sustainable solutions at Touch Taiwan 2025
AUO is underscoring its dedication to sustainable transformation at the 2025 Touch Taiwan exhibition. Making its fifth appearance in the "Net Zero Carbon Emission and New Energy Zone,"...
Monday 14 April 2025
Taiwan advances in aerospace manufacturing with new forging capabilities
Taiwan's aerospace industry is positioning itself to compete globally through investments in advanced manufacturing technologies, particularly in high-end processing of aviation materials...
Thursday 10 April 2025
RF-SOI inventory hits inflection point as Soitec unveils next-wave tech trends
Two years ago, the semiconductor sector faced difficulties as RF-SOI inventory levels reached their highest during a downturn in the smartphone market. Nevertheless, France's Soitec,...