China's RF chip sector is facing a major disruption as Murata Manufacturing files five patent lawsuits against Maxscend Technologies in both China and South Korea, alleging that its MAX-SAW filters—commonly referred to as TF-SAW—violate five core Murata patents. Patent analysis indicates a broader risk, with nearly all TF-SAW-based products from Maxscend potentially exposed to systemic infringement claims.

As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes global industry, Foxconn Chairman Young Liu believes Taiwan stands at a pivotal crossroads—uniquely positioned to lead, yet vulnerable to shifting geopolitical and trade headwinds. Speaking at the Chinese National Federation of Industries (CNFI) on April 17, Liu offered a candid assessment of both the challenges and opportunities ahead in the AI era.

On April 17, Taiwan's Legislative Yuan convened senior officials from the Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Economic Affairs, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs to assess the potential impact of the US's withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and explore strategies to mitigate industrial disruption from possible reciprocal tariffs.

Polarizer leaders BenQ Materials and Cheng Mei Materials Technology (CMMT) unveiled their latest material innovations at Touch Taiwan 2025, each focusing on three key application areas: semiconductors, automotive electronics, and mobile devices.