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Tuesday 23 September 2025
Commentary: Why Intel is joining Nvidia's NVLink camp and what it means for AI chips
Nvidia's US$5 billion move to acquire a 4% stake in Intel isn't about the money — it's about survival strategy. The real issue is how Intel, struggling to regain relevance in...
Tuesday 23 September 2025
Commentary: How did Intel go from AMD ally to Nvidia partner?
On September 18, 2025, local time in the US, Intel announced a US$5 billion investment from Nvidia and the start of deep collaboration between the two companies. Shortly after, Intel...
Tuesday 23 September 2025
Commentary: Xiaomi recall highlights global carmakers' divide on auto driving
Xiaomi Auto's sweeping recall in China has shaken the market, exposing more than a technical glitch. Beneath the surface lies a widening strategic rift in the global auto industry...
Monday 22 September 2025
Commentary: Lip-Bu Tan gambles on AI as Intel's last chip shot
Nvidia's US$5 billion stake in Intel breathes new life into a decades-old rescue strategy once championed by Craig Barrett — only now, it's Silicon Valley's AI kingpin, not...
Thursday 18 September 2025
Commentary: China's tech industry eyes global expansion at homegrown expos
A pair of major technology expositions in China has concluded, offering a look into the country's tech supply chain, which is navigating US trade tensions with a firm commitment to...
Thursday 18 September 2025
Commentary: Jack Ma returns to steer Alibaba Cloud and AI strategy toward 'China's Oracle' vision
Alibaba Group founder Jack Ma has stepped back into the spotlight, reclaiming a central role in the company's strategy after years of relative absence since his 2019 exit as chairman...
Wednesday 17 September 2025
Commentary: Handcuffing workers shocks South Korea; MAGA strategy risks backfiring
On July 30, 2025, US President Donald Trump announced that the US would reduce the "reciprocal tariff" rate imposed on South Korea from 25% to 15%. In return, South Korea pledged...
Wednesday 17 September 2025
Commentary: Smartphone chipmakers rebrand as Qualcomm, Apple, MediaTek, and Xiaomi refresh product names to stay competitive
Qualcomm will unveil its latest Snapdragon flagship mobile platform next week and has officially confirmed the chip will be called Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. The move comes as part...
Tuesday 16 September 2025
Commentary: HiSilicon 2.0 moves from survival mode to leadership under Trump 2.0
On September 10, 2025, HiSilicon, a subsidiary of Huawei, completed significant personnel changes in its business registration—Eric Xu stepped down as chairman and legal representative,...
Saturday 13 September 2025
Commentary: China's chip sector faces the citizenship question
Talent has long been the defining currency in the global semiconductor race. For decades, Chinese-born engineers with deep overseas experience drove China's rapid catch-up, fueling...
Friday 12 September 2025
Commentary: MicroLED is lighting up display industry, but can it open new doors?
AUO recently announced a collaboration with leading satellite navigation and smart wearable brand Garmin to launch the world's first smartwatch featuring microLED display technology,...
Wednesday 10 September 2025
Commentary: Decoding the new semiconductor world order
The semiconductor landscape has fundamentally shifted. As we move from 2025 to 2026, three forces dominate global technology discourse: semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and...
Wednesday 10 September 2025
Commentary: YMTC's decade-long march, leadership shifts, and the undercurrent of China's memory substitution drive
YMTC, China's leading NAND flash producer, has unveiled a US$2.9 billion Phase III venture in Wuhan, signaling its determination to scale up capacity and sharpen its edge in next-generation...
Monday 8 September 2025
Commentary: Intel's Faustian bargain trades independence for survival
The Trump administration recently announced it would acquire nearly 10% of Intel's shares, becoming its largest shareholder. This move marks one of the most notable government interventions...
Friday 5 September 2025
Commentary: As Trump heightens global tensions, Taiwan needs to consider industrial policy responses
US President Donald Trump's imposition of reciprocal tariffs and aggressive "Make America Great Again" measures has deepened political and economic rifts even among allies, undermining...