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Wednesday 15 October 2025
Tata Group company Titan acquires China-based Justech Precision's India arm for nearly US$100 million
Titan Engineering and Automation, a Tata Group company, has acquired the India operations of Chinese industrial automation firm Justech Precision for nearly US$100 million, according...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
Nexperia becomes the latest casualty of tech geopolitics
In an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape, Chinese tech giant Wingtech and its core subsidiary Nexperia are facing several trade barriers.
Tuesday 14 October 2025
Samsung joins Nvidia's NVLink Fusion ecosystem to strengthen AI foundry partnership
Samsung Electronics has officially joined Nvidia's NVLink Fusion ecosystem, marking a significant step in the two companies' collaboration within the semiconductor foundry sector...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
Commentary: US-China trade tensions hit shipping sector as tariffs and fees escalate
As South Korea prepares to host APEC 2025 Korea in Gyeongju on October 31, attention is focused on a potential high-stakes meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
China's Ministry of Commerce vows to 'fight to the end' as hawks rise before 4th plenum
Amid China's toughest-ever rare earth export controls, China's Ministry of Commerce on October 14, 2025, reiterated a firm stance against the US, stating that if Washington continues...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
Apple unveils iPhone Air preorder date in China and launches CNY10 billion renewable energy fund
Apple CEO Tim Cook has announced that the new iPhone Air will open for preorder in China on October 17, with official sales beginning on October 22. The announcement was made during...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
China raises rare-earth prices 37%, tightens export controls on global tech
China is sending new shockwaves through the global economy after its two largest rare-earth producers announced a massive 37% price hike for the fourth quarter. The move comes just...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
Commentary: China weaponizes rare earth dominance, global tech to pay the price
China tightened rare earth export controls after its National Day holidays, using its dominant production capacity to pressure US firms and advanced chipmakers amid rising supply...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
SK Hynix's US$3.87 billion Indiana plant sparks safety backlash
South Korean memory chipmaker SK Hynix has reportedly encountered unexpected resistance from local residents regarding its US$3.87 billion semiconductor factory investment plan in...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
China expands rare earth export controls to midstream and end products
On October 9, 2025, China's Ministry of Commerce issued Announcements No. 61 and 62, expanding export controls on rare earths. The scope now extends beyond raw materials to include...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
China expands lithium battery export curbs, deepening global supply risks
In just three months, China has implemented two sweeping rounds of export restrictions on its lithium battery supply chain, marking a sharp shift in Beijing's strategy from simple...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia caught in G2 tech crossfire
Nexperia, a Dutch semiconductor company and a key supplier of essential "long-tail" components used in cars and industrial equipment, has become an unexpected casualty of the intensifying...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
Chinese memory module makers carve up smartphone market with local alliances
As memory and storage prices enter a rapid growth cycle, Chinese memory supply chains are expanding their influence by targeting domestic smartphone brands. Leveraging upstream manufacturers'...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
China's rare earth exports plunge 30% in September amid tighter controls
According to the latest data from China's General Administration of Customs, China's rare earth exports dropped sharply by 30.9% month-over-month to 4,000.3 tons in September 2025,...
Monday 13 October 2025
Fatal Xiaomi SU7 crash in Chengdu reignites safety concerns over electronic door design

A fatal crash involving a Xiaomi SU7 electric sedan in the southwestern city of Chengdu has raised new questions about the safety of...