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Wednesday 7 January 2026
Huawei spin-off xFusion launches IPO process, targets US$7bn revenue

China's leading server maker, xFusion Digital Technologies, has taken its first formal step toward an IPO. The company began regulatory...

Wednesday 7 January 2026
CES 2026: Nvidia's Alpamayo launch spotlights China's self-driving ambition
At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Nvidia formally introduced its next-generation autonomous driving AI platform, Alpamayo, a move that industry observers say marks the transition of self-driving...
Wednesday 7 January 2026
Naver doubles Google's search market share in South Korea in 2025
South Korea's leading internet company, Naver, secured a dominant position in the search engine market in 2025, capturing 62.86% of the South Korean market share, more than twice...
Wednesday 7 January 2026
China's auto market in 2025: million-unit clubs and a reshaped race
As China's auto market wrapped up 2025, disclosures from leading carmakers confirmed another milestone year. Vehicle exports are expected to surpass 7 million units, ranking first...
Wednesday 7 January 2026
Beijing's dual-use controls test Japan's economic security strategy
China has moved to tighten export controls on dual-use products to Japan. This step could have wide-ranging implications for supply chains spanning advanced materials, electronics,...
Wednesday 7 January 2026
H200 shipments to China set to start with low-profile approach, says CEO Jensen Huang
Nvidia has expressed optimism about resuming sales of its H200 AI chips to China, while stressing that any return to the market will proceed quietly, without public announcements...
Wednesday 7 January 2026
Tesla rolls out five-year zero-interest push in China as BYD widens EV lead
As 2026 opens, the global electric vehicle (EV) market is entering a pivotal phase. Tesla China has rolled out a five-year, zero-interest financing program covering its core models...
Wednesday 7 January 2026
Samsung speeds Pyeongtaek P5 fab toward 2028 output

Samsung Electronics is accelerating construction of its P5 semiconductor line in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, as it moves toward a 2028 production...

Wednesday 7 January 2026
Column: US political economy enters new era of industrial revival and strategic decoupling
The global economic landscape underwent three major transformations in 2025: the Great Rebalancing, the evolution of the AI supercycle, and a US industrial revival driven by national...
Tuesday 6 January 2026
CES 2026: AI glasses and automotive electronics lead the way as Chinese startups seek new growth
At CES 2026, AI glasses and automotive electronics emerge as the two most promising growth sectors, with Chinese companies positioned at the intersection of these technology trends...
Tuesday 6 January 2026
Samsung, SK Hynix reportedly reject long-term DRAM contracts and raise prices by up to 70%

Reports in Korean business media say Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are raising quoted prices for server DRAM by 60% to 70% for the...

Tuesday 6 January 2026
CES 2026: China's tech heavyweights to showcase humanoid robots and next-gen displays
Each January, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) acts as a bellwether for global technology trends. CES 2026, scheduled for January 6 to 9, 2025, will again place AI at the center,...
Tuesday 6 January 2026
Why China smartphone brands are turning to ByteDance's Doubao to break Apple-Huawei's hold on premium phones
Several Chinese smartphone brands are moving closer to Doubao, ByteDance's LLM platform, accelerating partnerships tied to AI smartphones. The shift reflects mounting pressure from...
Tuesday 6 January 2026
Honda delays China factory restart as Nexperia dispute continues to disrupt supply

Honda Motor said on January 5 that it would delay the reopening of three factories operated by its Chinese joint venture, GAC Honda,...

Tuesday 6 January 2026
Samsung to restart construction of Pyeongtaek P5 chip plant

Samsung Electronics will resume structural construction at its Pyeongtaek P5 semiconductor plant next month. The company halted the project last...