US President Donald Trump launched a Section 232 trade investigation targeting China's polysilicon exports, which control 95% of the global market, as his administration dismantles renewable energy subsidies and forces Chinese manufacturers to exit or restructure US operations.

Academia Sinica signed a Net-zero Carbon Reduction Research Application memorandum of understanding (MOU) with National Taiwan Ocean University (NTOU) on July 24, 2025, prioritizing investment in the research and development of power generation using the Kuroshio ocean current. Academia Sinica president James Liao stated that as a maritime nation, Taiwan is the perfect place for multi-faceted marine research and development.

Ørsted announced that the first turbine of the Greater Changhua 2b and 4 offshore wind farms has successfully connected to Taipower's grid and begun generating electricity. This 920 MW project represents a groundbreaking achievement as the world's first offshore wind farm specifically designed to supply green electricity to TSMC.

Reliance Industries, led by billionaire Mukesh Ambani, expects its much-anticipated clean energy gigafactories in Jamnagar, Gujarat, to become operational over the next four to six quarters.

Chinese solar manufacturers have orchestrated sharp price increases across the industry supply chain after reporting widespread losses, with government backing for production curbs aimed at halting a destructive pricing war.

China's leading solar manufacturers are signaling fresh production and pricing restrictions reminiscent of late 2024 measures, according to supply chain sources. Beijing has already cut export tax rebates on solar cells to 9% from 13% in a bid to halt overseas dumping. Market participants now expect that authorities may eliminate rebates entirely within six months.

Over the past few months, the New Taiwan Dollar (NTD) has significantly appreciated against the US dollar, leaving exporters in very difficult situations. A stronger NTD reduces the cost of imported materials, but local expenses including rent, taxes and salaries, must be paid in NTD. Furthermore, financial reports are calculated in NTD, which erodes profit margins. The Central Bank has recently intervened to slow the pace of appreciation, while academics have proposed disruptive solutions for the government to consider.

As the era of commercial quantum computing inches closer, the United States and China are accelerating efforts to secure the digital world against quantum threats. In July 2024, the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) finalized its selection of cryptographic standards designed to withstand quantum attacks — a pivotal milestone in global cybersecurity.

Santi Renewable Energy, a subsidiary of Taiwan's North-Star Petroleum, has approved a resolution to spin off its energy storage business group and establish a new company, Chiayou Renewable Energy.

President Donald Trump hailed more than US$92 billion in investments in artificial intelligence and energy infrastructure during a visit to Pennsylvania, highlighting his efforts to bolster US competitiveness in the AI field.

There is no question that AI and cloud computing have been rapidly revolutionizing the technology landscape. From capacity expansion and energy pressure to cooling innovations, data centers are no longer just digital infrastructure—they have become the core battleground shaping future tech competitiveness, resource allocation, and industrial development.