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Monday 9 November 2026
Megaspeed chip smuggling probe puts Nvidia NCP certification under scrutiny
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang appears to have become a target of Chinese intelligence activity, while his admission of an extramarital affair has drawn attention to his relationship with...
Monday 9 November 2026
US-approved Nvidia H200 handlers in China include firms with empty offices and blacklist ties
Washington's case for letting Nvidia sell H200 chips to China rested on case-by-case national-security screening. A New York Times investigation published on November 7 suggests...
Monday 9 November 2026
China extends 24% US tariff suspension, but Section 301 threat clouds trade truce
China announced on November 9 that it would extend the suspension of an additional 24% tariff on US imports for another two months, while retaining the 10% additional tariff, following...
Monday 9 November 2026
In US-China AI data center race, America's 118 GW capacity forecast faces China's rapid expansion by 2030
Surging demand for AI computing is accelerating data center construction in both the US and China, although the US is expected to retain a substantial lead in installed capacity through...
Monday 9 November 2026
China's lithography ambitions gain ground as SMEE claims 90% local sourcing in chipmaking tools
Shanghai Micro Electronics Equipment (SMEE) has showcased a new generation of domestically developed lithography systems spanning front-end wafer fabrication and advanced packaging,...
Monday 9 November 2026
South Korean equipment maker Naintech supplies TCL CSOT via LG for 8.6-generation inkjet OLED line
South Korean equipment maker Naintech is expanding beyond secondary-battery equipment by entering TCL China Star Optoelectronic Technology’s 8.6-generation inkjet OLED mass-production...
Monday 9 November 2026
China Mobile's US$75 billion 2027 procurement plan signals a seismic shift towards AI computing
China Mobile plans procurement exceeding CNY500 billion (≈ US$75.1 billion) in 2027, including more than CNY100 billion for AI computing infrastructure, signaling a shift from...
Monday 9 November 2026
China's YMTC targets 70% domestic chipmaking tools, but advanced NAND still has foreign dependency
China's semiconductor equipment localisation is accelerating, with chipmakers increasing domestic procurement and local suppliers expanding into advanced manufacturing. Yangtze Memory...
Monday 9 November 2026
GSEO revenue drops 20% in October 2026 on China holiday, delayed launches
Optical lens maker Genius Electronic Optical (GSEO) reported October 2026 consolidated revenue of NT$2.126 billion (approx. US$64.9 million), down 20.41% from September and 5.78% from...
Monday 9 November 2026
Commentary: China's AI data center catch-up hinges on three US policy scenarios
The US AI data center expansion is entering a critical phase, with electricity supply and local governance emerging as major constraints. Democrat Gina Hinojosa's victory in the 2026...
Friday 6 November 2026
Huawei, Alibaba among 20 Chinese tech firms confronting AI agent security, algorithmic exploitation
The 2026 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit, which opened on November 4, brought AI agent governance into focus, with leading Chinese technology companies seeking common standards...
Friday 6 November 2026
TV panel makers hold prices firm in November despite fading demand, with supply cuts proving crucial
The global TV panel market entered a period of fragile equilibrium in November 2026 following the end of peak-season inventory replenishment. Although TV brands have become more cautious...
Friday 6 November 2026
China's NSIG sees silicon wafer prices rebound, but profitability remains elusive
National Silicon Industry Group (NSIG) expects to complete its expansion to 1.2 million 300mm silicon wafers per month by the end of 2026, positioning the Chinese semiconductor materials...
Friday 6 November 2026
China's chip equipment makers ride record AI orders into 2027, but new challenges lie ahead
Chinese semiconductor equipment makers report record orders extending into 2027, with AI-driven investment in advanced memory, logic chips and packaging strengthening demand for domestic...
Friday 6 November 2026
Commentary: YMTC's record NAND profits mask bigger risks behind its reported IPO delay
YMTC's parent company, CCSH Corporation, had planned to raise CNY33 billion (approx. US$4.93 billion) through an IPO on Shanghai's STAR Market to finance production-line upgrades and...