CONNECT WITH US
Global supply chain: China market
China market news coverage
IN THE NEWS
Monday 4 December 2023
Oppo's rapid growth in foldable smartphones driven by former Samsung veteran
The market landscape of China's foldable smartphone market is undergoing major changes. Current market leaders Huawei and Samsung Electronics have seen their market shares decline...
Monday 4 December 2023
Samsung reportedly intends to support TCL CSOT in acquiring LGD's Guangzhou factory
LG Display (LGD)'s LCD business in China continues to incur losses due to the expansion of Chinese competitors. Currently, the utilization rate at LGD's 8.5-gen LCD factory in Guangzhou...
Monday 4 December 2023
No, Porsche doesn't part ways with Apple while embracing Google's built-in
Volkswagen Group has accelerated collaboration between its brands and third-party software developers. One of the cases was Porsche announced at the end of October that it will adopt...
Monday 4 December 2023
Taiwan-based IC design houses concerned about long-term impact of investment expansion in China
Despite the cyclical downturn in the semiconductor industry, semiconductor companies in China are scaling up their investments and nurturing each other amid a full-blown indigenization...
Monday 4 December 2023
Weekly news roundup: Semiconductors headed toward strong 2024 and other top stories
The following articles were the most-read news during the week of Nov 27-December 1:
Friday 1 December 2023
Apple's Chinese suppliers in Supply Chain Expo to show commitment in China
China, in an attempt to counter the external narrative of "supply chain relocation" and "decoupling," made a significant move by hosting the inaugural China International Supply Chain...
Friday 1 December 2023
Asian factories still under pressure on mixed demand rebound
Key gauges of activity at Asia's factories failed to turn around the bearish sentiment in November, as global demand for goods remained soft and China's faltering economic recovery...
Friday 1 December 2023
Nio adds Geely as battery-swapping ecosystem partner
China-based EV company Nio secured a partnership with another traditional carmaker in China. Nio signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Geely Holding on November 29 for battery...
Friday 1 December 2023
Can AI boost PC industry recovery in 2024?
Everyone in the PC industry is talking about AI PCs, but what defines an AI PC? Opinions differ on this question. For HP CEO Enrique Lores, AI PCs will allow users to run originally...
Friday 1 December 2023
MCU demand for home appliances picking up
Microcontroller unit (MCU) demand for home appliances has started picking up, with prices rising as well, according to MCU suppliers in China and Taiwan.
Thursday 30 November 2023
ASML says Fouquet to take over CEO role as Wennink retires
ASML Holding NV plans to appoint Christophe Fouquet as the company's next chief executive officer and president, when its two co-presidents retire in 2024.
Thursday 30 November 2023
BMW, Mercedes to set up joint EV charging network in China
BMW AG and Mercedes-Benz Group AG will cooperate on a fast-charging network for EVs in China with a plan to open at least 1,000 stations by 2026, a move that will still leave the...
Thursday 30 November 2023
Global semiconductor market to rebound with 13% growth in 2024, says WSTS
The World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) has published its most recent semiconductor market forecast. Semiconductor sales were somewhat higher than expected in the second and...
Thursday 30 November 2023
Research Insight: order backlog, China demand to drive Infineon automotive segment in FY24
While carmakers and automotive semiconductor companies hold different views on the outlook for the global car market, industry leader Infineon is optimistic about the future. According...
Thursday 30 November 2023
US sanctions fuel pellicle shortage amid semiconductor industry slowdown
In the face of an overall slowdown in the semiconductor industry, the demand for pellicles, crucial for the exposure process, is outstripping supply. This surge is attributed to the...