After a widespread malfunction involving Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxi service in Wuhan left passengers stranded and disrupted traffic, Chinese authorities have reportedly suspended the issuance of new autonomous driving permits. It marks at least the second time regulators have halted approvals following an incident linked to Baidu
Samsung SDI reported a sharply reduced operating loss for the first quarter of 2026 as its US joint venture with General Motors (GM) is reviewing a delay to its production timeline, according to company disclosures, Korean media reports, and industry sources
Luxshare Precision Industry reported first-quarter results with strong revenue growth and higher profit, while rising costs and negative operating cash flow underscored pressure on earnings quality
The US Department of Commerce (DOC) has reportedly issued "is-informed" letters to several major wafer fab equipment (WFE) manufacturers, ordering an immediate halt to tool shipments destined for Hua Hong Semiconductor, China's second-largest foundry
