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Thursday 22 January 2026
Luxshare faces alleged ransomware attack, putting Apple and Nvidia data at risk

China-based electronics manufacturing giant Luxshare Precision has been hit by a major cybersecurity incident, with a ransomware group claiming it breached the company's internal systems and stole large volumes of sensitive engineering and operational data tied to products for leading technology clients, including Apple, Nvidia, Tesla, Meta Platforms, Qualcomm, and LG Electronics. If confirmed, the incident could pose risks to the global consumer electronics supply chain

Thursday 22 January 2026
Chinese banks turn to satellites, boosting the country's commercial space industry

Since the start of 2026, China's commercial space sector has once again emerged as a focal point for both capital markets and industrial players. On one front, major Chinese banks have completed the launch of dedicated or jointly operated satellites, formally integrating satellite applications into financial risk management and digital operations. On another, privately owned aerospace companies are accelerating their push toward initial public offerings, underscoring how commercial spaceflight is moving more rapidly toward both capital-market validation and real-world applications

Thursday 22 January 2026
Commentary: China's NPI edge comes under pressure
Geopolitical uncertainty shows little sign of easing, driving continued adjustments across the global consumer electronics supply chain. In manufacturing, the industry is moving beyond simple capacity dispersion and entering a new phase marked by the geographic redistribution of engineering capabilities. Recent market reports that Google plans to relocate portions of new product introduction (NPI) work for select high-end smartphone models to Vietnam starting in 2026 have drawn close attention across the industry
Thursday 22 January 2026
Rising China-Japan tensions put semi materials in the spotlight

As tensions between China and Japan escalate over export controls on rare earths and semiconductor materials, China is accelerating efforts to build domestic production capacity—even as Japanese firms continue to dominate the global photoresist market

Thursday 22 January 2026
Lutnick warns memory chipmakers may face 100% tariffs without US production

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have been investing tens of trillions of won each year to expand memory production as the global market moves into a new upcycle. That spending now faces fresh pressure from the US semiconductor tariff policy, complicating long-term investment planning at the two companies

Wednesday 21 January 2026
TSMC capacity crunch signals opportunity for Samsung's advanced nodes

The explosive demand for AI chips has created a rare production bottleneck for TSMC's advanced 3nm process, with capacity fully booked through 2027. Deutsche Bank analysts suggest that the crunch may provide a strategic opening for Samsung Electronics to capture orders from major technology firms

Wednesday 21 January 2026
Seeking new growth, Huawei pushes deeper into China's auto industry with ADS expansion
Huawei plans a sweeping expansion of its presence in China's smart car industry in 2026, betting that advanced driver-assistance software, in-car operating systems, and digital chassis technologies can become a new pillar of growth as US sanctions continue to constrain its core telecommunications business
Wednesday 21 January 2026
Twin rocket failures expose risks in China's space race
China's space launch program suffered a rare setback this week, as two rockets failed in separate launch attempts within hours of each other—an unusual break in a record of growing reliability for the country's rapidly expanding space sector
Wednesday 21 January 2026
China's 2025 smartphone shipments dip slightly in 2025 as brand competition heats up
Apple, with its iPhone 17 series driving sales, has seen its monthly market share in China surge above 20%, while other major brands like Huawei, Vivo, Honor, Oppo, and Xiaomi have also delivered strong performances. However, inflation, high smartphone penetration, and extended replacement cycles contributed to a slight decline in overall smartphone shipments in China in 2025
Wednesday 21 January 2026
China's premier highlights AI large models in strategic development talks
On January 19, 2026. China's Premier Li Qiang hosted a forum including MiniMax founder Yan Junjie, marking increased recognition of AI large model enterprises in national policy. This reflects AI's evolving role from a tech topic to a core factor in China's economic and competitive strategy during the 15th Five-Year Plan
Wednesday 21 January 2026
Column: Japan bets on deep-sea rare earth mining to break China's supply grip
On January 12, 2026, Japan's scientific drilling vessel Chikyu slowly departed port, heading toward the waters near Minamitorishima Island, about 1,900km southeast of Honshu. This mission is not merely a scientific expedition but a critical test tied to Japan's national economic security and the restructuring of global critical mineral supply chains
Wednesday 21 January 2026
China tightens rare earth export controls to Japan, further fueling geopolitical tensions
Chinese authorities have increased scrutiny on rare earth exports bound for Japan, as export volumes declined in December 2025 compared to the previous month. The move reflects Beijing's intent to exert greater control over essential materials amid escalating tensions with Tokyo
Wednesday 21 January 2026
China's semiconductor equipment leaders push HBM autonomy as US tightens restrictions
US export restrictions on advanced semiconductor equipment to China have become the biggest obstacle to China's domestic production of high-bandwidth memory (HBM). It has been reported that Chinese companies have begun investing heavily in equipment localization. For example, ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) is moving towards mass production of more advanced HBM in 2026, and other related equipment vendors are making all-out efforts to build an HBM equipment ecosystem
Wednesday 21 January 2026
China's AI industry reshapes as GPUs rise to be core strategic asset
As geopolitical tensions escalate, China's AI industry development is shifting from the application layer to underlying computing power and core chip technologies, with GPU- and AI chip-related companies becoming key focal points for both capital and policy resources. The Hurun Research Institute recently released the Hurun Global Unicorns Index 2025
Wednesday 21 January 2026
South Korea plans US talks as chip tariffs heighten risks for Samsung, SK Hynix
South Korea said it will seek negotiations with the US after Washington imposed a 25% tariff on selected semiconductor products, a move that has placed the country's leading chipmakers, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, on heightened alert over potential knock-on effects