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Friday 18 April 2025

Foxconn chairman says Taiwan is poised to lead in AI, but trade uncertainty looms

As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes global industry, Foxconn Chairman Young Liu believes Taiwan stands at a pivotal crossroads—uniquely...

Friday 18 April 2025

China reins in self-driving hype as regulations crack down on 'blindfolded smart driving'

Chinese automakers have set ambitious targets to introduce Level 3 (L3) autonomous driving technology starting in 2025. Companies including GAC, Zeekr, Xpeng, and Chery have announced...

Friday 18 April 2025

Zhipu AI becomes first of China's 'AI Six' to pursue IPO

Zhipu AI (Beijing Zhipu Huazhang Technology), a prominent Chinese AI startup, has launched its initial public offering (IPO) process, becoming the first of China's "AI Six" to step...

Friday 18 April 2025

Huawei, SAIC unveil 'SAIC Shangjie' brand; most budget-friendly EV in Harmony lineup

Huawei and SAIC jointly unveiled a new electric vehicle (EV) brand, SAIC Shangjie, at the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) new product event on April 16. SAIC Shangjie...

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...

Friday 18 April 2025

Beijing tightens grip on EV market with fire and safety concerns

In a decisive move to restore order in its rapidly evolving electric vehicle (EV) market, China's government has introduced a wave of...

Friday 18 April 2025

Jensen Huang, in suit and tie, calls China a 'very important market' during Beijing visit

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang visited Beijing on April 17, meeting with senior Chinese officials and clients as the company continues to navigate...

Friday 18 April 2025

China's EV high-flyers face hard landing: will big three startups survive shakeout?

China's leading EV upstarts—Nio, XPeng, and Li Auto—delivered strong sales in 2024. Li Auto stood out as one of just three profitable NEV makers nationwide, alongside...

Friday 18 April 2025

US manufacturing surge: Foxconn's NAM board role amplifies strategic ambitions

US President Donald Trump has introduced a series of policies designed to revitalize American manufacturing and attract industries such as semiconductors to return to the US. While...

Thursday 17 April 2025

TSMC denies Intel tie-up, announces CoWoS capacity doubling for 2025 AI boom

Despite weaker smartphone sales and mounting geopolitical risks, TSMC remains unfazed. Chairman and CEO C.C. Wei reaffirmed the chipmaker's strong 2025 outlook during its latest earnings...

Thursday 17 April 2025

Jensen Huang visits Beijing following H20 export ban to China

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang arrived in Beijing on April 17, 2025, just days after the US government imposed an indefinite export restriction on the company's H20 AI chip to China. The...

Thursday 17 April 2025

Xpeng's high-tech global strategy aims to navigate EV industry consolidation

In the face of rising global tariff pressures and an increasingly volatile automotive market, Chinese automaker Xpeng Motors is bucking the trend, actively accelerating its expansion...

Thursday 17 April 2025

Southern Taiwan Science Park sees strong January-February revenue, aims to break NT$3 trillion in 2025

Benefiting from the 3nm process, the Southern Taiwan Science Park (STSP) saw its revenue reach a record-breaking NT$2.21 trillion (approx. US$68.23 billion) in 2024, surpassing the...

Thursday 17 April 2025

Nvidia H20 export restrictions: local AI chips in China see opening

Following Nvidia's announcement of its latest production plans in the US, the company has received notification from the US Department of Commerce (DOC) that its downgraded H20 products...

Thursday 17 April 2025

Aeon Motor shifts gears amid trade war; expands in Vietnam to offset tariffs

Aeon Motor has expanded internationally by opening a new manufacturing plant in Vietnam despite rising tariff challenges. The company noted that the 10% tariff applies worldwide,...

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