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Wednesday 2 April 2025
China hits its 'ChatGPT moment' with DeepSeek, says 01.AI CEO Kai-Fu Lee
At the 2025 ZGC Forum in Beijing, held from March 27 to 31, artificial intelligence (AI) dominated the agenda. At the event's flagship "Future AI Pioneer Forum," 01.AI CEO and Sinovation...
Wednesday 2 April 2025
Taiwanese electronics industry thrives with AI Demand, but Trump's upcoming tariffs raise economic concerns

Taiwan's electronics component industry has benefited from strong demand driven by AI and high-performance computing applications, with...

Wednesday 2 April 2025
Apple faces AI challenge in China as local competition intensifies
As China rapidly advances in artificial intelligence, local smartphone brands are integrating AI technology to strengthen their market positions. Meanwhile, Apple has yet to launch...
Wednesday 2 April 2025
'Machine gun' tariffs: Trump's economic barrage forces supply chain recalculation
US President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff policy has struck the global economy like a machine gun blast. His 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, coupled with uncertainties...
Wednesday 2 April 2025
Chinese automakers push autonomous driving forward, challenging Tesla
Chinese companies like BYD are now leaders in autonomous driving technology, bolstered by a strong ecosystem and government support, putting significant pressure on Tesla.
Wednesday 2 April 2025
Lee Jae-yong reportedly brought Samsung's chip and display chiefs along on China trip; signals strategic reset
Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong was recently joined by senior executives from the company's semiconductor and display departments on a rare visit to China. Industry analysts...
Wednesday 2 April 2025
Chinese entrepreneur Xingxing Wang's Unitree Robotics shines in the global robotics race
Among China's six Hangzhou start-ups, Unitree Robotics is one of the standout players. Founded in 2016, Unitree has been consistently profitable since 2020, achieving steady growth...
Wednesday 2 April 2025
No more GPUs needed? Ghibli indirectly proves three major AI trends
Recently, a global trend has emerged where users are generating images in the style of Hayao Miyazaki (Studio Ghibli) using ChatGPT. However, this sudden surge in demand has left...
Wednesday 2 April 2025
Xiaomi's decade-long comeback: Dramatic role reversal with Samsung and Gree
In a remarkable power shift over the past decade, Xiaomi has transformed from an industry underdog to a dominant force. While CEO Lei Jun once waited hours to secure Samsung display...
Tuesday 1 April 2025
Acer Medical's new GM aims to expand AI healthcare sector
Acer Medical announced on April 1, 2025, that Dr. Kai-Cheng Hsu has been appointed as the new general manager and chief medical officer, while Dr. Allen Lien will concentrate on his...
Tuesday 1 April 2025
Samsung looks to salvage chip fortunes as chairman Lee Jae-yong courts China's AI and EV powerhouses
Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong recently made a high-profile visit to China, meeting with leading Chinese automaker executives and President Xi Jinping. South Korean analysts...
Tuesday 1 April 2025
Zhipu AI enters the ring with AutoGLM; open-source AI agent targets LLM supremacy
Zhipu AI, a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup, introduced its open-source AI agent AutoGLM at the 2025 Zhongguancun Forum. Designed to bridge advanced reasoning with task...
Tuesday 1 April 2025
Taiwanese government launches NT$10 billion AI investment fund
Taiwan's Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) and the National Development Fund (NDF) announced on March 31 the official launch of the "Enhanced AI Startup Investment Program," aimed...
Tuesday 1 April 2025
Manus rising: China's Butterfly Effect squares off against ChatGPT Pro with premium AI agent
Chinese AI startup Butterfly Effect has rolled out a subscription service for its Manus AI agent just weeks after launching its preview version, with its top-tier Manus Pro plan priced...
Tuesday 1 April 2025
Acer targets SEA healthcare sector with AI eye-screening software
Acer Group will showcase its VeriSee AI ophthalmic screening software at the Malaysia Ophthalmology Conference from April 25-27, 2025, targeting the Southeast Asian healthcare market...