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Friday 9 May 2025
Naura overtakes SMIC in net profit as China's chip tool strategy delivers
Naura Technology Group, China's top semiconductor equipment supplier, reported a record net profit of CNY5.62 billion (US$776.5 million) in 2024, surpassing SMIC for the first time...
Monday 5 May 2025
China's 28nm foundry capacity to hit 31% by 2027 as SMIC, HLMC, Nexchip ramp up

China is rapidly expanding mature-node chip production at key sites, including SMIC's fabs in Beijing, Shenzhen, Shanghai Lingang, and...

Monday 5 May 2025
China leans on industrial policy, not tariffs, to fast-track domestic GPU ascendancy
As US-China tech tensions escalate, Washington's tightened export controls—particularly targeting Nvidia's H20 chips designed for the Chinese market—are deepening compute...
Monday 5 May 2025
UBTech, Midea fast-track humanoid robots as China races toward industrial AI supremacy
China is accelerating the commercialization of humanoid robots, with key players UBTech Robotics Inc. and Midea Group Co. rapidly advancing deployments in factory environments. UBTech...
Friday 2 May 2025
Tariffs forge a stronger Chinese PC industry as US brands falter
The adage "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger" aptly describes China's response to US tariffs and export controls. Rather than hindering Beijing's progress, these measures have...
Monday 28 April 2025
In-depth: Jensen Huang's China trilogy—a 30-year strategic game
In April 2024, Jensen Huang participated in a critical gathering at a five-star hotel in Beijing, which would determine whether Nvidia could continue its operations in the Chinese...
Friday 25 April 2025
Apple suppliers reportedly use shell companies in Southeast Asia to bypass China's export curbs against India
Apple's efforts to reduce its reliance on China are facing pushback from Beijing, according to a report by The Information. In early 2025, Chinese authorities reportedly...
Wednesday 23 April 2025
China's export control expands to South Korea, further escalating trade retaliation against US
China has expanded its export controls on rare earth minerals and magnets, intensifying its trade retaliation against the United States and threatening to disrupt key industries....
Wednesday 23 April 2025
Robots on the run: China's groundbreaking humanoid marathon reveals tech's growing pains
In a landmark event that tested the limits of current robotics technology, Beijing became the stage for the world's first humanoid robot half-marathon. Nearly 20 teams from across...
Wednesday 23 April 2025
China curbs auto industry's self-driving claims
China has halted autonomous driving promotions at the Auto Shanghai, forcing automakers to revise marketing strategies just as the exhibition opened.
Wednesday 23 April 2025
China's humanoid robot marathon reveals shifting industry dynamics and technological trends
China staged the world's first humanoid robot half marathon on April 19, 2025, establishing a benchmark for testing robotic capabilities in extended mobility challenges. The competition...
Tuesday 22 April 2025
Taiwan adopts 'Three-Chains' strategy amid intensifying US-China rivalry
Taiwanese government officials warn that the intensifying US-China rivalry is reshaping the world's economic landscape with unpredictable consequences. In response, Minister of Foreign...
Tuesday 22 April 2025
China's CIS turn spurs a foundry revival at legacy nodes
As US-China tensions escalate, semiconductors have emerged as a strategic flashpoint. Beijing has tightened oversight of chip origin labeling, with the China Semiconductor Industry...
Tuesday 22 April 2025
Taiwan's machine tool industry targets China at CIMT 2025 amid tariff challenges
As the China International Machine Tool Show (CIMT 2025) commences on April 21 in Beijing, Taiwanese machine tool manufacturers are making a concerted push to secure new orders in...
Tuesday 22 April 2025
Nvidia CEO lobbies Japan for more power, data centers to fuel AI
Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang met with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on April 21 to push for more electricity generation to meet artificial intelligence's...