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Wednesday 5 March 2025
China reignites tech sector to drive economic growth and counter US sanctions
Facing economic headwinds and escalating trade tensions, China is refocusing on its tech sector, with President Xi Jinping recently convening a rare symposium with high-tech entrepreneurs...
Wednesday 5 March 2025
China's cut-rate SiC substrates and mature process chips upend global market
Backed by state subsidies and a self-sufficient supply chain, China is ramping up SiC substrate and mature process chip production at an unprecedented pace. The expansion is fueling...
Tuesday 4 March 2025
CATL pursues arbitration against Powin under geopolitical tensions and market shifts
Recently, Chinese lithium battery powerhouse Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) announced it had initiated arbitration proceedings with the Hong Kong International...
Tuesday 4 March 2025
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra secures 10,000 orders in 3 days, hits annual sales target
Xiaomi's latest electric vehicle (EV), the SU7 Ultra, has exceeded expectations, hitting over 10,000 locked orders in less than three days since its launch on February 27. According...
Tuesday 4 March 2025
BYD weighs third European factory to dodge rising tariffs
With the European Union (EU) increasing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle (EV) imports, BYD is ramping up its localization efforts to minimize the impact. The company is evaluating...
Tuesday 4 March 2025
Chinese smartphone market shipments soar in 4Q24 before slip in 1Q25, says DIGITIMES
Smartphone shipments in the Chinese market reached slightly less than 79 million units in the fourth quarter of 2024, representing a 14.9% increase quarter-over-quarter and a 0.6%...
Tuesday 4 March 2025
Lens Tech expands in automotive glass as EV growth offsets smartphone slowdown
Lens Technology is expanding beyond smartphones, strengthening its position in automotive glass manufacturing. While still a key Apple supplier, the company is accelerating its shift...
Monday 3 March 2025
HP slash 2,000 jobs: offshoring 90% of China manufacturing for North America by 4Q25
HP is cutting up to 2,000 jobs and scaling back its dependence on Chinese manufacturing for the North American market. This decision follows mounting US tariffs and rising component...
Monday 3 March 2025
Lens Technology deepens integration in humanoid robotics value chain
The humanoid robotics industry is expanding rapidly, fueled by breakthroughs in AI, precision manufacturing, and materials science. By 2030, the global market is expected to surpass...
Monday 3 March 2025
Hushan strategically expands into automotive camera module sector
Hushan Autoparts, the world's largest aftermarket (AM) car door handle maker, expanded into automotive camera modules in 2018—a strategic move by Chairman YC Chen. Though seemingly...
Monday 3 March 2025
Micron outpaces Samsung in DRAM race among HBM competition
Micron Technology has delivered its sixth-generation 10nm DRAM samples ahead of schedule, pressuring Samsung Electronics as it struggles with yield issues and design adjustments....
Monday 3 March 2025
IBM shuts down China research operations, impacting 1,800 R&D jobs
IBM China Investment Company Limited (IBMV) and its subsidiaries shut down on March 1, impacting over 1,800 R&D and testing staff in Beijing, Shanghai, Dalian, and other sites...
Monday 3 March 2025
Tokyo Electron explores India expansion as Tata's partner, eyes long-term supply chain integration
As India emerges as a potential key player in the semiconductor industry, Tata Electronics' partner, Tokyo Electron, is contemplating establishing a manufacturing presence in India,...
Monday 3 March 2025
Semiconductors evade sanctions, flowing to Russia via Belarus and China
The UK has unveiled its most expansive round of sanctions yet targeting Russia, encompassing 107 new designations, among which are 10 companies hailing from China and Hong Kong. In...
Monday 3 March 2025
Weekly news roundup: Dixon Technologies eyes US$3 billion display unit; Huawei Ascend 910C reportedly hits 40% yield
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories from February 24 – February 27.