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Wednesday 28 May 2025
China's AMEC races to build 20+ chipmaking tools in bid to shed US tech ties
As US-China tech decoupling deepens, Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment (AMEC), a top Chinese semiconductor equipment maker, is ramping up efforts to localize its supply chain and...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Hanmi engineers return to SK Hynix after US$30.7 million TCB order resolves dispute
The protracted dispute between Hanmi Semiconductor and SK Hynix regarding the supply of Thermo Compression Bonding (TCB) equipment has reached a resolution, with Hanmi Semiconductor...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Huawei assembles China's Merck: Zhuhai Cornerstone to secure chipmaking materials
Huawei is reportedly supporting Zhuhai Cornerstone Technologies Co. in a strategic effort to localize chipmaking materials and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers. Founded in 2022,...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Luxury EV market in China nonexistent, says Porsche
Xiaomi has previously leveraged the technical know-how of China's EV industry by packaging it into a sleek Porsche-like body at an affordable price with its SU7, and has followed...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
US chip tariffs pose biggest challenge to American firms; Trump likely to back down
The impending semiconductor chip tariff policy continues to cause concern. The semiconductor supply chain believes that if US President Donald Trump insists on imposing tariffs, it...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Xiaomi boosts EV gross margin and doubles down on AI with major R&D push
Xiaomi reported strong progress in its electric vehicle (EV) and artificial intelligence (AI) businesses during its first-quarter 2025 earnings call on May 27, with company executives...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Xiaomi sharpens premium push, streamlines global smartphone operations to boost profitability
Xiaomi is doubling down on its smartphone premiumization strategy as it adapts to evolving market dynamics in China and abroad, company executives said during its first-quarter 2025...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
BYD slashes EV prices by 35%, sparking industry alarm over long-term stability
In recent weeks, Chinese automotive giant BYD has slashed prices on as many as 22 of its electric vehicle (EV) models, including both battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Meta's future lies with judge as FTC antitrust trial ends
Meta Platforms Inc. has done all it can in court to fight back at the US Federal Trade Commission's claims that it's a monopoly. Now it's up to a federal judge to decide whether the...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
OmniVision reborn: Will Semiconductor targets Sony, Samsung in CIS showdown
Will Semiconductor, a major player in China's image sensor market, has rebranded as OmniVision Group—a strategic pivot designed to boost global brand visibility and scale international...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Self-developed Xring will power flagship products before expanding to other products, said Xiaomi
Xiaomi executives emphasized a patient, long-term strategy for self-developed chips during the company's first-quarter 2025 earnings call held on May 27. Partner and president Lu...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Xiaomi profit surges 161% in 1Q25 on strong EV and IoT sales
Xiaomi posted strong first-quarter 2025 results, with net profit jumping 161.2% year-over-year to CNY10.92 billion (approx. US$1.52 billion), driven by booming EV and IoT sales. Revenue...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Nvidia pulls the plug on Hopper in China—AI giants scramble to adapt
In the first half of 2025, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang officially announced that the company will no longer release Hopper architecture AI chips tailored for China. This announcement...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Auto parts shift gears: Waffer and Getac hint at a 2025 rebound
The automotive supply chain, battered by a challenging year in 2024, is finally showing signs of recovery, with component manufacturers leading the way into a period of renewed growth...
Tuesday 27 May 2025
China chip industry rises under US sanctions, Taiwan suppliers pivot
While the US-China trade war has entered a tentative truce, tensions in the semiconductor sector are escalating, placing renewed scrutiny on Taiwan's IC substrate manufacturers operating...