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Wednesday 14 May 2025
China's AI reckoning: Once-hyped unicorns face cash crunch collapse
The global boom in generative AI, fueled by OpenAI, triggered a surge of investment into Chinese AI startups. But OpenAI's recent decision to abandon its for-profit status—announced...
Tuesday 13 May 2025
China smartphone market, 1Q 2025
Smartphone shipments in the China market hit 72.5 million units in the first quarter of 2025 and are expected to dip by 0.7% sequentially in the second quarter.
Tuesday 13 May 2025
Huawei, Ubtech unite to commercialize next-gen humanoid robots
Huawei has entered into a strategic partnership with Ubtech Robotics Inc. to integrate its AI chip capabilities with Ubtech's humanoid robotics expertise. The alliance aims to fast-track...
Tuesday 13 May 2025
Nvidia, MediaTek gear up for Computex debut of AI PC chips; mass rollout seen in late 2026
As Computex Taipei 2025 approaches, the long-awaited AI PC platform co-developed by Nvidia and MediaTek is set to launch. Industry sources indicate the joint chip will likely debut...
Tuesday 13 May 2025
India-Pakistan clashes drive FPV drone demand, anti-China sentiment shifts orders
Recent escalations in the India-Pakistan conflict have ignited intense aerial skirmishes, marked not only by modern fighter jets but also by sustained drone assaults. Contrary to...
Tuesday 13 May 2025
iPhone monthly shipments in China halved as Apple cuts prices ahead of 618 shopping festival
The China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) released data on smartphone shipments in March 2025, showing an overall year-over-year increase of 6.5%, with...
Tuesday 13 May 2025
Chinese EV supply chain's bold expansion into Thailand raises profit concerns among local industry
China's auto industry is accelerating, driven by soaring demand for electric vehicles (EVs). New figures from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers report a 9.8% year-over-year...
Tuesday 13 May 2025
New gaming consoles boost PXI's 1H25 operations; tariff impact remains uncertain
IC design house PixArt Imaging (PXI) held an investor conference and shared its market outlook. The company noted that revenue in the first quarter of 2025 exceeded earlier expectations,...
Tuesday 13 May 2025
US silicon carbide industry faces challenges amid tariff protections and Chinese competition
Silicon carbide (SiC), a critical material for electric vehicle (EV) powertrains, is under strain in the US despite protective trade policies. Initially bolstered by US President...
Tuesday 13 May 2025
The US-China trade talks ease supply chain pressures
In a rare sign of easing tensions, the US and China have reached a temporary détente on tariffs, agreeing to a 90-day truce that significantly reduces mutual trade penalties...
Tuesday 13 May 2025
90-day tariff truce: China exodus irreversible
The US-China negotiations have reached an agreement to temporarily reduce tariffs on each other for 90 days, buying more time for further talks. According to statements from both...
Tuesday 13 May 2025
Thaw or theater? US-China tariff pause masks deeper strategic fault lines
Against a backdrop of escalating geopolitical strain and unresolved trade friction, the US and China have concluded a new round of high-level negotiations, releasing a joint statement...
Tuesday 13 May 2025
Techman positions for humanoid robot boom with AI-driven manufacturing solutions
At the 2025 GPU Technology Conference, Nvidia debuted its first humanoid robot. CEO Jensen Huang proclaimed that "the era of robots has officially arrived" and predicted widespread...
Tuesday 13 May 2025
MediaTek teams up with Nvidia, but talent drain clouds alliance
Nvidia will collaborate with MediaTek to launch an AI PC platform in 2025. This marks a true breakthrough for MediaTek, solidifying its role as a trusted partner of Nvidia's CEO Jensen...
Tuesday 13 May 2025
Fitipower sharpens edge in OLED DDI, AI as 1Q momentum defies macro headwinds
Taiwan's Fitipower Integrated Technology plans to start mass production of OLED display driver ICs (DDIs) for mobile devices in the second half of 2025, aiming to diversify its portfolio...