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Monday 13 May 2024
Smartphone brands compelled to evolve again as 5G penetration in China plateaus
Since the commercial operation launch of China's 5G communication system in October 2019, the number of 5G mobile users in China has exceeded 800 million. The monthly shipment proportion...
Monday 13 May 2024
Weekly news roundup: Apple sparks speculation of partnership with EV startup
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of May 6 – May 10.
Monday 13 May 2024
Rising Chinese homegrown carmakers offer Global PMX's transforming auto business promising future
China's homegrown car companies attracted the automotive industry's attention at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show last week, while global automakers gathered at the site.
Friday 10 May 2024
Biden set to impose tariffs on China EVs, strategic sectors
President Joe Biden's administration is poised to unveil a sweeping decision on China tariffs as soon as next week, one that's expected to target key strategic sectors while rejecting...
Friday 10 May 2024
SMIC warns of growing chip pricing competition in China
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. expects its average selling price to fall this quarter as chipmakers increase capacity, raising the alarm about growing price competition...
Friday 10 May 2024
Former employees accuse Apple of transferring supplier technology to China; Sony and SDC rumored to be victims
There are rumors that Apple attempted to transfer supplier technology to Chinese companies to lower the supply prices of key components.
Friday 10 May 2024
BIS adds 37 Chinese entities to Entity List, highlighting quantum tech concerns
In a recent move aimed at bolstering national security measures, the US Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has added 37 People's Republic of China (PRC) entities...
Friday 10 May 2024
SMIC surpasses UMC in sales, competition pressures SMIC profit
According to SMIC's financial results, it reported rising sales in the first quarter but saw worsening profits due to intensifying competition in China, particularly in commoditized...
Friday 10 May 2024
US ponders restrictions for China-made connected cars, new tariffs on EVs
The US-China trade relationship will likely exacerbate as the US might take "extreme action" on Chinese-made connected cars. The Biden administration is also considering new tariffs...
Friday 10 May 2024
Slow EV demand gives Magna double hit
Magna International's Austrian plant is experiencing a double hit resulting from the sluggish EV demand. An EV startup customer has filed for bankruptcy, and orders from legacy automakers...
Friday 10 May 2024
Speculation arises about Huawei developing Kirin PC chips
Chinese tech conglomerate Huawei has dismissed rumors that it is increasing efforts in PC chip R&D, to launch the Kirin X series PC processor line in 2024.
Thursday 9 May 2024
Alat fund of Saudi Arabia poised to cut China ties for US chips and AI
Saudi Arabia's Alat Fund is prepared to sever ties with China if requested by the United States, following a similar move by UAE's G42.
Thursday 9 May 2024
SK Hynix subsidiary in China reportedly to sell 49.9% stock to local business
As a subsidiary of SK Hynix, SK Hynix System IC is reportedly in the process of selling its equity in Wuxi, China. It is anticipated that in the future, SK Hynix System IC Wuxi will...
Thursday 9 May 2024
Intel 2Q24 sales to receive minor impact from Huawei export license revocation
Intel confirms that one of its customers' export license was revoked and would impact its second-quarter sales in 2024 to fall to the lower range between its US$12.5-13.5 billion...
Thursday 9 May 2024
Backed by robust profit, Toyota to invest JPY2 trillion in supply chain, EV, SDV
Toyota Motor reported hefty profit growth for the past fiscal year ending March 2024, thanks to booming hybrid EV sales and a weaker Japanese Yen. The automaker said it plans to invest...