The US has introduced new regulations to prevent advanced chips from reaching China. This move aims to tighten restrictions on its geopolitical rival, urging chip manufacturers like TSMC and Samsung Electronics to increase their oversight of customers, particularly Chinese companies

China's semiconductor industry has accelerated the localization of photoresists, a crucial manufacturing material, supported by government initiatives, technological advancements, and growing market demand. According to TrendForce, domestic manufacturers have made notable progress in this sector

Japanese manufacturers of multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) are forecasting promising opportunities in the rapidly expanding AI sector, with surging server demand driving market growth. Business performance for the fiscal year 2024 (April 2024 to March 2025) varies across companies

With TSMC maintaining caution toward Chinese AI chip clients amid US-China tensions, industry observers suggest Chinese companies may partner with Samsung, which currently faces low utilization rates due to a lack of large enterprise orders. This potential shift could enable Samsung to leverage its mature processes to meet Chinese demand and improve its production efficiency

Samsung Electro-Mechanics is leveraging its multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) expertise to venture into the energy sector, specifically targeting the development of small all-solid-state batteries

On January 14, Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment (AMEC) projected 2024 revenue of CNY9.065 billion (US$1.237 billion), reflecting a 44.73% increase compared to the previous year. Net profit, excluding non-recurring items, is expected to range from CNY1.28 billion to CNY1.43 billion, marking a 7.43% to 20.02% increase, according to The Paper

In recent years, China and the United States have imposed reciprocal restrictions on critical raw materials, and with the potential for increased tariffs following Trump's return to office, new sanctions may follow. Lianyou Metals, a major player in the recycling and smelting of rare precious metals such as tungsten and cobalt, has reported a noticeable rise in orders from American customers. Under the ongoing US-China trade tensions, Lianyou expects to benefit from order shifts

Corning Incorporated recently filed a patent infringement investigation with the United States International Trade Commission (USITC), targeting several TV and panel manufacturers, including LG Electronics, over alleged violations of its LCD glass substrate patents. Industry analysts link this move to Corning's recent struggles with declining market share and profitability

The US-China trade war has evolved into a high-stakes contest over technology and economic supremacy, with export controls emerging as one of Washington's most potent tools. However, while these measures have hindered Beijing's technological ambitions, their broader implications suggest a complex and potentially counterproductive dynamic. This article explores the efficacy of export controls, China's countermeasures, and the long-term ramifications for global trade and innovation

The recent US chip ban is expected to exacerbate the challenging circumstances for China's GPU industry, intensifying both market and production pressures

The latest US restrictions on AI chip exports have sent shockwaves through the global tech industry, casting a shadow over China's burgeoning tech sector. The restrictions create significant hurdles for Chinese giants like Baidu, Alibaba, and Tencent, especially as they ramp up efforts to develop advanced GPU cluster infrastructures, often referred to as "10,000-GPU clusters.

The Biden administration is rolling out measures to bolster US automotive manufacturing and artificial intelligence (AI) development, as it looks to sharpen curbs on Chinese technology and tee up potential restrictions for Donald Trump, to enact

The US's tightened semiconductor restrictions have propelled China's drive for self-sufficiency, spurring advancements in autonomous vehicles, AI robotics, and industrial-grade semiconductors. This development could enable China to shape global industry standards

The emergence of domestic chip development among China's leading home appliance manufacturers is reshaping the microcontroller unit (MCU) market landscape, as a new trade-in program is expected to boost demand for consumer electronics and drive growth in the MCU industry. However, traditional MCU manufacturers now face competition from both industry peers and local appliance brands developing their chips

To curb China's domestic advancements in semiconductor technology, particularly in photolithography, the US Department of Commerce (DOC) has recently intensified its efforts against Chinese companies. Just before President Joe Biden leaves office, a comprehensive blockade targeting Chinese lithography machines and key components has been initiated