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Monday 26 May 2025
Xiaomi takes aim at MediaTek with 3nm XRing O1 breakthrough

Xiaomi's launch of the XRing O1 at its "New Starting Point" event in Beijing marked more than just a new chip release—it was a direct challenge...

Friday 23 May 2025
Luxshare makes Suzhou epicenter of its US$4.2B push into acoustics, robotics, and wearable tech

Following a high-profile signing in February, Luxshare Precision has launched the next phase of its major project in Kunshan, Suzhou...

Friday 23 May 2025
China's XPeng levels up: 1Q25 glow-up fuels AI mobility, global ascent
XPeng is bucking the slowdown in global electric vehicle (EV) demand by rebranding itself as an AI-driven smart mobility platform. The Chinese automaker is pivoting from traditional...
Friday 23 May 2025
XPeng rewrites mobility script with AI chips, robot pilots, and LiDAR-free autonomy
As AI foundation models embed deeper into vehicle system architecture, China's XPeng Motors is shifting from conventional car manufacturing to a full-stack AI mobility platform. Its...
Friday 23 May 2025
DeepSeek's next move? Wenfeng Liang stays silent on R2, releases V3 study instead
On January 20, 2025, China's DeepSeek unveiled its R1 model, marking a strategic breakthrough in the global race for large language models (LLMs). Spearheaded by founder Wenfeng Liang,...
Friday 23 May 2025
China's rare earth export restrictions choke key supply chains in Europe and the US
The recent tariff negotiations between the US and China have led to short-term concessions in some areas, but unresolved issues continue to tighten the noose on global supply chains...
Friday 23 May 2025
Nvidia bets on Taipei, but can Taiwan deliver?
As Nvidia chooses to build its overseas headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan's government is promising to be more than a host. It wants to be Nvidia's strongest ally. But can it keep that...
Friday 23 May 2025
Samsung launches Dual-Site 1c DRAM expansion to bolster HBM4 leadership
Samsung Electronics is doubling down on its leadership in advanced memory technology. Following its latest developments at the Pyeongtaek facility, industry sources report that Samsung...
Friday 23 May 2025
Made in China 2.0: Huawei, Lenovo, Xiaomi drive bold exit from US tech orbit
Amid intensifying geopolitical tensions and an escalating tech war, China's tech sector is undergoing a sweeping pivot. Companies like Xiaomi, Lenovo, and Huawei are accelerating...
Friday 23 May 2025
Jensen Huang joins Trump in the Middle East—Nvidia's real AI agenda goes global
While reporters gathered at Taipei's Songshan Airport on May 12 hoping to spot Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, he was already in the Middle East, accompanying US President Donald Trump on...
Friday 23 May 2025
The one rival Jensen Huang won't ignore in 2025
In recent years, the US government has tightened AI chip export restrictions targeting China, prompting Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to repeatedly warn that restricting Nvidia's AI chip...
Friday 23 May 2025
SK Hynix System IC reportedly offers generous incentives for transfer to China JV amid intense competition
According to iNews24 and SE Daily, SK Hynix System IC, the 8-inch foundry subsidiary of SK Hynix, is urging employees in both South Korea and China to transfer to...
Thursday 22 May 2025
China’s anti-Altman: Liang Wenfeng and the stealth strategy reshaping AI
As OpenAI CEO Sam Altman toured the Middle East with Donald Trump, promoting a regional "Stargate Project," a quieter but equally profound AI revolution was unfolding in China. At...
Thursday 22 May 2025
Balancing act: Nvidia banks on Shanghai R&D center to sustain China market as US export curbs tighten
The Financial Times recently reported, citing informed sources, that Nvidia plans to establish a new R&D center in Shanghai to strengthen its strategic presence in the...
Thursday 22 May 2025
Japan's chipmaking expansion faces delay as market demand slows
Japan's push to revive its semiconductor manufacturing is hitting speed bumps as major manufacturers expressed cautiousness over operation or expansion amid weak demand outside of...