CATL, a global leader in batteries and energy storage, is further expanding into semiconductors. While the company maintains a low-profile approach, each of its investments generates significant market interest. This latest move marks CATL's third known investment in an IC design startup, reinforcing its growing focus on semiconductor technology

Recent reports indicate that the US will hold a hearing discussing whether tariffs should be imposed on China's mature process chips. Industry experts predict that several chip manufacturers, including market leader SMIC, may face tariff sanctions in the future

Syncmold Enterprise expects to resume revenue growth in 2024, fueled by strong demand for display and low-orbit satellite products. Chairman Chiu-lang Chen predicts sustained operational growth into 2025, aided by tariffs and efficient order management. The company targets surpassing NT$10 billion (US$304 million) in revenue, aiming for concurrent profit increases

China's automotive industry is facing a critical shortage of 8-megapixel (8MP) automotive CMOS image sensors (CIS) as automakers shift toward centralized computing architectures. Instead of processing visual data at the edge, Chinese manufacturers are consolidating it within the vehicle's central processing unit (CPU), fueling a surge in demand for high-resolution CIS

BYD, China's automotive giant, has recently taken the lead in the race for intelligent driving equality, triggering a nationwide push among car manufacturers to accelerate the adoption of smarter, more autonomous vehicles. The rise of Deepseek, a promising new player in the field, appears poised to significantly impact China's intelligent driving sector, potentially reshaping the future of the industry

A Chinese lawmaker has proposed allowing blacklisted domestic firms to secretly procure foreign semiconductor technology and components, circumventing US export controls. The proposal calls for bypassing public tender requirements in favor of private transactions, shielding overseas suppliers from potential US scrutiny

Loongson Technology has secured a spot in China Energy Investment Corporation's 2025 office terminal procurement project for the second year in a row. The selection underscores Loongson's advancements in CPU performance, software compatibility, and technical support for the energy industry

For three years, China's automotive market has been embroiled in a price-cutting war, evolving from a tussle between new energy vehicles and traditional cars to a contest for smart driving capabilities. Automakers are vying for market share with rapid tech upgrades and aggressive pricing for new models, while the used car market faces increasing turmoil

With AI adoption accelerating across industries, Chinese tech firms are simplifying AI infrastructure to meet growing demand. Many are rolling out all-in-one (AIO) servers powered by DeepSeek's advanced AI models, targeting government, finance, public services, and healthcare

Amkor Technology, a prominent American semiconductor packaging and testing company, is expanding its footprint in South Korea. According to South Korean media reports, Amkor is investing in new equipment at its factories located in Gwangju and Songdo to meet demands from overseas system semiconductor clients

China's push for RISC-V has returned to the spotlight, with Alibaba's XuanTie launching its first server-grade CPU, the C930, in March 2025. Meanwhile, reports suggest Beijing is preparing new policies to drive RISC-V adoption across local industries, underscoring its strategy to reduce reliance on Western technology and strengthen its voice in semiconductor development

China will host the world's first humanoid robot half-marathon on April 13, 2025, as part of the Beijing Yizhuang Half-Marathon. For the first time, humanoid robots will officially compete alongside human runners in a 21.1-kilometer race, signaling a major leap in robotics from lab testing to real-world endurance trials, according to Xinhua News Agency

On February 28, 2025, the Prime Minister of Vietnam, Pham Minh Chinh, met with executives from 23 major Chinese corporations in Hanoi to strengthen economic ties and position Vietnam as a key global production hub. The roundtable, reported by Bloomberg and Viet Nam News, centered on expanding investments in infrastructure, energy, and high-tech manufacturing

In his recent speech to Congress, US president Donald Trump claimed that South Korea's average tariff rate is four times that of the US, raising concerns that the Asian ally, with Samsung Electronics in particular, may become the next target of Trump's trade war

The intense price competition among Chinese new energy vehicles has forced many automakers to adopt discounting as a survival strategy. Despite this challenging environment, Xiaomi has managed to maintain a strong resale value