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Wednesday 14 January 2026
US drone policy swings highlight security and geopolitical tensions
Over the past year, US policy toward Chinese-made drones has shifted repeatedly, reflecting differing approaches across government agencies. Congress, the Federal Communications Commission,...
Wednesday 14 January 2026
US clarifies AI chip rules, opens conditional export pathway for Nvidia H200 and peers
The US Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has shifted its license review policy for exports of certain advanced computing chips to China and Macau from a "presumption...
Tuesday 13 January 2026
EU plans to adjust rules on Chinese EV imports; shifts from tariffs to minimum import prices

The EU said this week that it is considering setting minimum import prices for Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs), a move that would...

Monday 12 January 2026
South Korea accelerates SiC and GaN power chip production with new policy push
South Korea is stepping up policy support for next-generation power semiconductors as part of a broader push to strengthen domestic chip manufacturing and reduce reliance on overseas...
Monday 12 January 2026
Samsung reportedly lands US$550 million state loan for chipmaking equipment
Samsung Electronics has reportedly secured KRW800 billion (US$550 million) through a low-interest loan program from the Korea Development Bank, according to sources cited by Korean...
Monday 12 January 2026
Taiwan's CyberPower shifts focus to AI-driven data center power as sales dip
CyberPower Systems, a Taiwanese maker of uninterruptible power supply systems, said its revenue declined modestly in December 2025 and for the full year 2025, as changes in US tariff...
Saturday 10 January 2026
China semiconductor leaders urge caution on Nvidia H200 deals
Following the US government's decision to ease restrictions on Nvidia H200 chip exports to China, Wei Shaojun, vice chairman of the China Semiconductor Industry Association (CSIA),...
Friday 9 January 2026
Commentary: China redirects AI race to manufacturing systems
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, together with eight other government departments, has released the plan for "AI + Manufacturing." While framed as an industrial...
Friday 9 January 2026
Taiwan's AI development strategy comes with semiconductor edge
Taiwan is positioning itself as a global AI powerhouse by building on its dominant semiconductor industry. The Executive Yuan concluded its 2026 Technology Advisory Conference with...
Friday 9 January 2026
FCC drone exemptions exclude DJI, blocking new US product launches
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has updated its Covered List to exempt certain uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and critical drone components from import and authorization...
Friday 9 January 2026
Carmakers circumvent Beijing's pricing ban with creative discounts
Barely a month after China's top market regulator moved to clamp down on price wars, the policy's resolve is already showing signs of strain.
Friday 9 January 2026
China targets 2027 self-sufficiency in core AI technologies
Amid escalating US–China technology competition, China at the start of 2026 formally unveiled new objectives for its AI industrial policy. Eight government bodies, including...
Thursday 8 January 2026
BMW cuts prices in China as 2026 auto competition heats up

As 2026 begins, competition within China's auto market is heating up rapidly, propelled by a convergence of government policy shifts and...

Tuesday 6 January 2026
CES 2026: Toyota warns of a tougher year citing US tariffs
As CES 2026 opens with bold visions of software-defined vehicles and artificial intelligence reshaping the future of mobility, Toyota, the world's largest automaker, is striking a...
Friday 2 January 2026
Global auto market faces turning point in 2026 as competition in China intensifies
The global automotive market reached a critical turning point in 2025 amid unprecedented pressures from tariffs, policies, and inflation, triggering preemptive buying before expected...