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Monday 16 December 2024
TCL chairman: tri-fold smartphone tech is ready; market demand will determine launch
Following Huawei's recent advancements, TCL, a leading Chinese home appliance brand, has revealed its dual-folding technology, signaling potential plans for a tri-fold smartphone...
Monday 16 December 2024
China's AI servers see a rise in local chip adoption, procurement policy threatens Nvidia
In response to the US export control regulations introduced on December 2, China's Ministry of Finance issued a notice on December 5 regarding government procurement standards and...
Monday 16 December 2024
SiC demand surges as China's EV charging infrastructure expands
In a significant push to support its burgeoning electric vehicle sector, China's charging infrastructure has surged to 12.35 million charging units, with silicon carbide (SiC) becoming...
Monday 16 December 2024
Manufacturers face challenges in America as tariffs rise for Chinese solar materials
The US will increase tariffs on Chinese polysilicon and silicon wafers starting January 2025, raising the rate from 25% to a staggering 50%. This move has left many companies that...
Monday 16 December 2024
Huawei's new Mate 70 faces uphill battle despite domestic chip push
Huawei is preparing to launch its Mate 70 series amid industry skepticism over its ability to compete with mainstream rivals, despite trumpeting an all-Chinese semiconductor supply...
Monday 16 December 2024
US tightens AI chip export rules, targets Southeast Asia as China's GPU smuggling hub
The Biden Administration is expected to unveil new regulations by the end of the year, targeting China's acquisition of advanced AI chips through third-party nations. These measures...
Friday 13 December 2024
Stellantis, CATL partner to build EUR4 bn EV battery plant in Spain
CATL and Stellantis have entered a joint venture to establish a EUR4.038 billion (approx. US$4.25 billion) battery plant in Zaragoza, Spain, with each party holding a 50% stake. As...
Friday 13 December 2024
Baidu-backed Jiyue Auto hits a wall: CEO admits challenges amid crisis
Jiyue Auto, the automotive startup co-founded by Baidu and Geely, is on the brink of collapse. CEO Joe Xia, in a letter to employees dated December 11, admitted the company faces...
Friday 13 December 2024
BYD expands European EV production; Gotion targets battery growth in Morocco and Slovakia
The European Union's newly imposed tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) are sending a ripple of concern through the global auto industry. In response, BYD, the top EV manufacturer...
Friday 13 December 2024
Chinese SiC substrate firms eye overseas expansion amid domestic woes
Chinese SiC substrate vendors are seeking to expand beyond their home market where prices have collapsed amid severe oversupply, according to industry sources.
Friday 13 December 2024
China's EV exports plummet despite its market penetration rate exceeding 50% for four months
China's domestic electric vehicle (EV) sales have maintained a penetration rate of over 50% for four consecutive months, reflecting strong growth in the domestic market, according...
Thursday 12 December 2024
China probes Nvidia over Mellanox deal, raising stakes in tech war
China's market regulator launched an antitrust probe into Nvidia, marking Beijing's first major investigation of a US chipmaker in a decade and escalating tensions in the global semiconductor...
Thursday 12 December 2024
US Trade Representative hikes tariffs on tungsten, wafers, and polysilicon in Section 301 Trade Action against China
On December 11, 2024, the US Trade Representative (USTR) announced modifications to tariff actions under Section 301 of the Trade Act, targeting specific Chinese products. These measures...
Thursday 12 December 2024
Nvidia steps up hiring in China to focus on AI-driven cars
Nvidia has added hundreds of staff in China this year to enhance its research capabilities and focus on new autonomous driving technologies.
Thursday 12 December 2024
China IC design sector trails global semiconductor growth for the first time
China's overall IC design sales are expected to reach CNY646 billion (US$89.66 billion) with a year-over-year increase of around 11.9% in 2024, marking the first time it has been...