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Friday 11 September 2026
Taiwan unfazed by Trump's renewed chip tariff threat as MOU already locks in preferential US treatment
Ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's expected visit to the US on September 24, US President Donald Trump has again discussed the issue of bringing chip manufacturing back to the US. Although he did not repeat his previous claim that Taiwan "stole" America's chip industry, Trump said Taiwan's chips should have been subject to heavy tariffs long ago, with tariffs of 100% or even 200%.
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Saturday 12 September 2026
Luxshare eyes AR glasses breakthrough through car HUD model

At the 2026 China International Optoelectronic Exposition (CIOE), Luxshare and its lens module unit Luxvisions jointly showcased multiple optical and sensing technologies, including automotive camera modules, robot vision modules for autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), as well as tracking modules and waveguide display components for augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and extended reality (XR) wearables. The display underscored the group's push for vertical integration in optics.

Friday 11 September 2026
Why Chinese automakers' aggressive push only further tightens CATL's grip
Supply diversification has long been a recurring — and difficult — issue confronting the high-tech manufacturing ecosystem. But efforts to diversify component and materials sourcing have proved particularly challenging for automakers, which remain tied to a relatively concentrated upstream battery market.
Friday 11 September 2026
Apple phones drive premium upgrade wave for carriers
Apple's newly unveiled iPhone 18 Pro series and the company's first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, have prompted Taiwan's three major telecom operators to roll out pricing plans and preorder schedules, targeting the first wave of upgrade demand. Taiwan Mobile and FarEasTone said demand for high-end iPhones has continued to rise in recent years, and they expect the Pro series to be the first choice at launch this year, while the iPhone Duo could trigger a new round of upgrades among Apple fans.
Friday 11 September 2026
Samsung Electro-Mechanics, LG Innotek vie in AI package substrates
At South Korea's recent KPCA Show 2026, Samsung Electro-Mechanics and LG Innotek showcased their next-generation package substrate technologies. As AI semiconductors evolve toward higher performance, increased density, and larger footprints, both companies are competing for dominance in this high-value-added advanced packaging market.
Friday 11 September 2026
Memory makers gain the upper hand as Apple's iPhones pay the price
Apple has raised prices on both its new iPhone 18 Pro series and older models, including the iPhone 17, as rising memory costs push up component expenses.
Friday 11 September 2026
Huawei stakes out the AI optics rulebook with 7.2Tbps NPO
Huawei Technologies has unveiled a 7.2-terabit-per-second near-packaged optics (NPO) module for AI data centres, coupling a high-bandwidth product launch with an effort to shape emerging optical-interconnect standards as AI clusters strain the limits of copper connectivity.
Friday 11 September 2026
China's DRAM supply chain clears another materials hurdle
China's semiconductor localisation effort has reached another upstream materials milestone.​ Jiangsu Pacific Quartz Co. has secured qualification for high-purity quartz products at a domestic DRAM manufacturer capable of large-scale production.
Friday 11 September 2026
China's energy storage capacity surges 50-fold in five years, sparking crackdown on lithium battery expansion
China's energy storage industry has expanded at breakneck speed since the launch of the 14th Five-Year Plan, growing 50-fold in just five years. The government is now applying the brakes, as local government support has helped spawn large numbers of speculative "energy storage cockroaches"—companies that secure project rights without actually building the projects—causing planned capacity on paper to soar while actual construction lags far behind.
Friday 11 September 2026
SK Hynix raises cash portion of bonuses after 25-vote union rejection

SK Hynix has increased the cash portion of its profit-sharing bonus in a revised tentative wage agreement, after production workers rejected an earlier stock-heavy proposal by just 25 votes.

Friday 11 September 2026
Global drone supply chain accelerates de-China shift, Taiwan wins

Foreign drone makers are increasingly turning to Taiwan as a hub for non-China drone supply chains, drawn by the island's component strengths and the global push to build alternative sourcing networks. US drone companies have stepped up their presence in Taiwan, while a Swiss drone maker is now considering relocating production there.

Friday 11 September 2026
Taiwan tech minister in Europe to advance semiconductor cooperation

National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) Minister Cheng-Wen Wu visited the UK and Belgium in early September to advance Taiwan-Europe cooperation on advanced semiconductor packaging, silicon photonics (SiPh), and talent exchange, while also strengthening supply chain resilience. The trip included undisclosed government assignments as well as public events.

Friday 11 September 2026
Anthropic disrupts Chinese AI firms' attempts to extract Claude capabilities
Anthropic has disrupted a series of operations in which Chinese AI companies allegedly used its Claude models to extract capabilities for their own AI systems, highlighting growing tensions over AI model distillation and data security.
Friday 11 September 2026
Rayzher rides semiconductor fab buildout to record revenue
Rayzher Industrial, a high-tech factory gas supply system solutions provider, reported consolidated revenue of NT$369 million (approx. US$11.7 million) in August 2026, up 83.26% year-over-year and a record monthly high. Cumulative consolidated revenue for the first eight months of 2026 reached NT$1.993 billion, up 27.91% from the same period in 2025 and also a record for the period.
Friday 11 September 2026
China's Shenzhen Kaifa plans CNY1.85 billion expansion for high-end memory packaging and testing
Chinese electronics manufacturer Shenzhen Kaifa Technology, also known as Shenzhen Kaifa or Kaifa, plans to invest CNY1.85 billion (about US$260 million) to expand high-end memory-chip packaging and testing capacity through its wholly owned subsidiary Payton Technology (Shenzhen), according to a company announcement.
Friday 11 September 2026
ProLogium deepens partnership with Kyushu Electric Power through strategic investment

ProLogium said Kyushu Electric Power will make a strategic investment as its long-running collaboration expands from industrial cooperation into capital participation. The move signals growing confidence in next-generation battery technologies, with potential implications for energy security, manufacturing supply chains, and electrification efforts in global markets.