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Wednesday 25 December 2024
Xiaomi announces Turbo 4 featuring Dimensity 8400
MediaTek held a Dimensity product launch event in Beijing, China, on the 23rd, with Xiaomi executives attending as partners and Vivo and Oppo showing support through videos. Xiaomi's...
Wednesday 25 December 2024
China's top IDMs face headwinds amid SiC sector uncertainty
China's leading power semiconductor IDMs are making headlines as industry pressures mount: Hangzhou Silan Microelectronics has postponed two major projects, while Beijing Century...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
China advances in mature chip manufacturing amid geopolitical frictions
As US-Sino chip tensions rise, Beijing strengthens its position in mature process chip manufacturing, echoing its earlier solar panel strategy. While the US maintains a lead in advanced...
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Zhipu AI secures US$412 million with backing from Alibaba, Tencent
Zhipu AI, a Chinese artificial intelligence unicorn specializing in large language models (LLMs), has secured CNY3 billion (US$412 million) in its latest funding round—its second...
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
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.
Wednesday 11 December 2024
China may target more US firms for antitrust probes
China's antitrust probe into Nvidia may be followed by similar actions against other firms, as Beijing ups the ante in retaliation for the latest US trade restrictions.
Wednesday 11 December 2024
US-China tech war escalates: Beijing targets Nvidia, more investigations expected to follow
The US imposed export controls on Chinese entities, prompting China to retaliate against US semiconductor companies. In response, China has launched investigations into Nvidia and...
Monday 9 December 2024
EU tightens subsidy rules for green hydrogen, effectively excluding Chinese products
The European Union is tightening its subsidy rules for green hydrogen production, effectively barring products with substantial Chinese involvement. The move reflects lessons learned...
Wednesday 4 December 2024
New US trade ban may impede Tsinghua Unigroup's comeback
Chinese semiconductor firm Tsinghua Unigroup's road to recovery faces new obstacles, as its two major stakeholders, Beijing Wise Road Asset Management (Wise Road Capital) and Beijing...
Friday 29 November 2024
China grapples with AI computing power allocation amid rapid expansion
According to Science and Technology Daily on October 16, ChatGPT's emergence has spurred unprecedented growth in AI innovation, with China experiencing a rapid surge in AI...
Thursday 28 November 2024
Trump's tariff strategy sparks geopolitical uncertainty
US President-elect Donald Trump's latest announcement of a 10% tariff on Chinese imports has created waves in international markets. While the relationship between this new tariff...
Wednesday 27 November 2024
Tech waltz with China: Apple, Nvidia courted as Intel doubles down
A series of meetings between Chinese officials and US tech executives signals potential warming ties, with senior representatives from Nvidia and Apple holding discussions in Beijing...
Wednesday 27 November 2024
Nvidia faces setbacks in China's sovereign AI push
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's vision of sovereign AI encounters significant challenges in China's market, where AI computing resources face a paradoxical situation of scarcity and underutilization...
Tuesday 26 November 2024
Chinese firms react to TSMC chip supplies halt and escalating US tension
TSMC has halted providing advanced AI chips at 7 nanometers and below to Chinese customers, highlighting mounting challenges for China's semiconductor industry. The suspension follows...