The Chinese companies complain about America's non-tariff barriers, but many foreign car manufacturers and brands want to enter the Chinese market—what company hasn't returned defeated

The ongoing trade dispute between the US and China continues to escalate, with Chinese original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) finding themselves caught in a dilemma due to internal and external pressures. According to industry sources, threats of tariffs exceeding 100%, blocked loopholes for origin circumvention, and policy uncertainties have forced many businesses to suspend acceptance of US orders while seeking market diversification to mitigate risks. However, a sluggish domestic market, painful transitions, and a volatile international trading environment leave these companies in a difficult position

Xiaomi is restructuring its mobile division ahead of the launch of its first in-house smartphone SoC, branded "Xuanjie." According to ICsmart and Guancha, the company has created a dedicated Chip Platform Department within its product team, appointing Qin Muyun as department head. Qin, who previously served as Senior Director of Product Marketing at Qualcomm, brings years of semiconductor experience and has been with Xiaomi since at least 2021

Despite growing interest in humanoid robots, industry experts are raising critical questions about their practical utility, privacy risks, and ethical implications. At the core of their concerns is a call for clearer regulations to safeguard user data and address labor market disruptions. They also argue that technological innovation should focus on improving human life, rather than merely pursuing commercial gains

The US-China tariff war has escalated once again, with the US announcing tariffs as high as 145% on Chinese goods. In response, China has implemented a countermeasure of 125% tariffs, plunging international trade into turbulent waters. In this invisible battle, manufacturers and traders are resorting to various survival tactics, seeking a glimmer of hope amid the chaos

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

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

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

Aeon Motor has officially entered a new phase in its global expansion strategy, breaking ground on a new smart manufacturing facility in Vietnam. The factory, inaugurated on April 7, marks the company's first major overseas production base and has begun mass production with the launch of the US-spec META 300—an adaptation of the STR300 originally sold in Taiwan. Deliveries to the US market are expected to begin in the second quarter

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

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

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

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

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%