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Wednesday 16 April 2025
CATL posts 33% profit growth, downplays US tariff impact
CATL, China's dominant battery manufacturer, reported first quarter 2025 revenue of CNY84.7 billion (US$11.7 billion) with net profit reaching CNY14 billion, up 33% year-over-year...
Wednesday 16 April 2025
China slams rumored US deep-sea metal stockpile plan as chaotic and destabilizing
The US government reportedly plans to create a stockpile of deep-sea metals to lessen its dependency on China for essential battery metals and rare earth elements. This initiative...
Wednesday 16 April 2025
China counters US trade pressures with semiconductor raw materials
The escalating trade war between China and the US has led to increased counter-pressure from China. By restricting rare earth exports, subjecting genetically modified agricultural...
Wednesday 16 April 2025
US-China standoff: High likelihood of negotiations amid rising tensions
The US government announced an executive order for reciprocal tariffs on April 2, 2025, imposing additional tariffs ranging from 11% to 50% on 57 countries with significant trade...
Wednesday 16 April 2025
Trump's auto tariffs create supply crunch as China faces surplus
Trump's steep 25% tariff on imported vehicles plus an additional 25% border tax on cars from Canada and Mexico has upended the US auto market, creating significant supply constraints...
Tuesday 15 April 2025
The Great Tech Reset 10: China's innovation edge—where business models outrun the tech
Electric vehicles are naturally ideal platforms for testing AI technologies. At the same time, the robotics industry is moving beyond 2D control systems into 3D, 4D, and more complex...
Tuesday 15 April 2025
7 advantages of GPU overclocking
The cryptocurrency market is evolving, prompting changes in GPU...
Tuesday 15 April 2025
Micron reportedly secures Nvidia certification for fifth-gen 12-layer HBM3E supply
Micron Technology is advancing in the high bandwidth memory (HBM) market, historically led by South Korean giants SK Hynix and Samsung. Reports indicate that Micron has secured Nvidia's...
Tuesday 15 April 2025
ByteDance reportedly taps suppliers for AI smart glasses in broader XR strategy
ByteDance is reportedly developing its AI-powered smart glasses and has entered talks with suppliers, marking its latest move into the competitive AI hardware market.
Tuesday 15 April 2025
How Taiwanese manufacturers adapt to fickle tariff regime
The Trump administration's evolving tariff policies are causing market uncertainty. Fluctuating tariffs pose risks to economic growth and investment, fueling fears of a downturn....
Tuesday 15 April 2025
Auto Shanghai 2025: A telling litmus test for China-West auto decoupling
Auto Shanghai 2025, running from April 23 to May 2, is set to become a critical arena for global automakers. Chinese brands are poised to dominate the spotlight, while European manufacturers—reeling...
Tuesday 15 April 2025
DRAM prices climb amid tariffs; Nanya Tech eyes 2Q25 recovery
Nanya Technology, a memory manufacturer, reported a net loss of NT$1.941 billion (approx. US$60 million) in the first quarter of 2025, marking an expansion compared to the previous...
Tuesday 15 April 2025
Tariffs help US chips edge out Taiwan's IC designers? In this game, origin trumps heritage
As the US unleashes a sweeping new wave of global tariffs, speculation is swirling over whether Taiwanese IC design houses will lose ground to American rivals benefiting from tariff...
Tuesday 15 April 2025
China, Vietnam sign 45 deals as Xi seeks closer regional ties
China and Vietnam signed dozens of cooperation agreements during a state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping, as he aimed to strengthen ties in Southeast Asia on his first overseas...
Tuesday 15 April 2025
Chinese IC vendors cease quotes, shift to domestic alternatives amid trade dispute
The escalating US-China tariff conflict, now featuring tariffs exceeding 100%, is significantly impacting global tech supply chains, particularly in the semiconductor sector. This...