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Wednesday 16 April 2025
Hybrid and near-edge computing is gaining traction in robotics development
Computing architecture design has become a focus with the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics technology. Industry observers point out that a hybrid model that combines the advantages of cloud, edge, and local computing is gaining traction. With government policy support, the hybrid model can effectively reduce the model training costs for enterprises. Hyper-local edge computing is particularly seen as a solution with great development potential because it can solve both latency and privacy compliance issues
Wednesday 16 April 2025
Turkey rises as China's strategic auto gateway to Europe amid tariff pressures
With US tariffs still unresolved and the European Union imposing steep duties on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), Chinese automakers are accelerating efforts to establish overseas production bases. Among the emerging options, Turkey has become a key springboard for their global expansion, thanks to its geographic advantages and tariff exemptions
Wednesday 16 April 2025
Huawei debuts 'nuclear-grade' AI supernode, but power-hungry design puts cooling to test

Huawei has launched its CloudMatrix 384 supernode, a significant advancement in AI infrastructure, now undergoing large-scale deployment at its Wuhu Data Center. Touted internally as a "nuclear-grade" solution, the CloudMatrix 384 is built to scale across clusters exceeding 10,000 AI accelerators—aiming to eliminate widespread compute bottlenecks, according to Chinastarmarket.cn, 21Jingji.com, and East Money

Wednesday 16 April 2025
China pivots domestic as three global supply chains splinter
As US-China trade tensions escalate and global supply chains restructure, China's shift from exports to domestic sales is becoming a long-term strategy—not a short-term fix. Surging consumer stocks reflect growing investor confidence in the "China for China" model, where local production is tailored to serve local demand
Wednesday 16 April 2025
Trump's broad tariffs shake SEA solar supply chain; triggers oversupply and industry uncertainty
US President Donald Trump has intensified tariff measures in a bid to clamp down on tariff circumvention through Southeast Asia and other third-party locations. His latest actions, aimed at closing long-standing loopholes, have disrupted global solar supply chains and intensified scrutiny on countries serving as intermediaries for Chinese-made products. The new strategy follows years of limited success from previous trade wars and marks a more aggressive posture on trade enforcement
Wednesday 16 April 2025
CATL posts 33% profit growth, downplays US tariff impact
CATL, China's dominant battery manufacturer, reported first quarter 2025 revenue of CNY84.7 billion (US$11.7 billion) with net profit reaching CNY14 billion, up 33% year-over-year. During its earnings call, the company minimized concerns about recently imposed US tariffs, citing limited exposure to the American market
Wednesday 16 April 2025
China slams rumored US deep-sea metal stockpile plan as chaotic and destabilizing
The US government reportedly plans to create a stockpile of deep-sea metals to lessen its dependency on China for essential battery metals and rare earth elements. This initiative may involve a draft executive order to expedite deep-sea mining applications in the Pacific Ocean and enhance domestic mineral processing, according to sources cited by the Financial Times and Reuters
Wednesday 16 April 2025
China counters US trade pressures with semiconductor raw materials
The escalating trade war between China and the US has led to increased counter-pressure from China. By restricting rare earth exports, subjecting genetically modified agricultural products to national review, and discovering high-purity silicon resources, China is playing its "resource card" to gradually reduce its reliance on imports from the US while enhancing its bargaining power in subsequent negotiations and reshaping supply chain dynamics
Wednesday 16 April 2025
US-China standoff: High likelihood of negotiations amid rising tensions
The US government announced an executive order for reciprocal tariffs on April 2, 2025, imposing additional tariffs ranging from 11% to 50% on 57 countries with significant trade deficits starting April 9. Taiwan's tariff rate was set at 32%
Wednesday 16 April 2025
Trump's auto tariffs create supply crunch as China faces surplus
Trump's steep 25% tariff on imported vehicles plus an additional 25% border tax on cars from Canada and Mexico has upended the US auto market, creating significant supply constraints and pricing uncertainties
Tuesday 15 April 2025
The Great Tech Reset 10: China's innovation edge—where business models outrun the tech
Electric vehicles are naturally ideal platforms for testing AI technologies. At the same time, the robotics industry is moving beyond 2D control systems into 3D, 4D, and more complex dimensions. The real shift, however, lies in business model innovation, not just technical advancement. Lei Zhang, founder of Hillhouse Investment, highlights this evolution, calling China "not only a leader in technological innovation, but a global powerhouse in business model innovation." A new wave of Chinese entrepreneurs is capturing global attention
Tuesday 15 April 2025
Trump tariffs rattle global memory market as Micron shifts costs; Samsung and SK Hynix hold steady

Following President Donald Trump's recent announcement of a sweeping "reciprocal tariffs" policy, a new wave of economic uncertainty is rippling through the global tech supply chain. US chipmaker Micron Technology has already responded, stating it will pass the additional costs onto customers. Meanwhile, South Korean memory giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are taking a more cautious approach—adopting a wait-and-see strategy while maintaining current pricing policies

Tuesday 15 April 2025
ByteDance reportedly taps suppliers for AI smart glasses in broader XR strategy
ByteDance is reportedly developing its AI-powered smart glasses and has entered talks with suppliers, marking its latest move into the competitive AI hardware market
Tuesday 15 April 2025
Tariff U-turns reshape Samsung-Apple rivalry
US President Donald Trump's rapidly changing tariff policies—particularly his proposed reciprocal tariffs—have disrupted global electronics supply chains that took decades to build, hitting Apple's Southeast Asian network. However, when Trump postponed the application of reciprocal tariffs on countries outside China, it ironically placed Apple at a disadvantage against rivals like Samsung Electronics
Tuesday 15 April 2025
Hong Kong accelerating smart city development with robotic applications
Hong Kong is demonstrating its smart city innovations at InnoEX 2025, with a strong focus on robotic applications developed by various government departments