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Friday 18 April 2025
Chips, China, and Congress: Nvidia and Jensen Huang's high-stakes diplomatic balancing act
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang returned to China this week in a markedly more high-profile visit than before. According to the Financial Times, he is expected to meet with DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng to explore the joint development of next-generation AI chips tailored for China—designed to align with export controls imposed by both Washington and Beijing.
Friday 18 April 2025
XPeng's AI power play: homegrown chips, humanoids, and the race to the skies
At its "Global Brand Night" in Hong Kong on April 15, XPeng Motors unveiled its 2025 global flagship, the XPeng X9, and laid out an ambitious new AI roadmap. Chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng said the company is entering a transformative decade, evolving from a smart EV maker into a full-stack AI innovator.
Friday 18 April 2025
Foxconn chairman says Taiwan is poised to lead in AI, but trade uncertainty looms

As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes global industry, Foxconn Chairman Young Liu believes Taiwan stands at a pivotal crossroads—uniquely positioned to lead, yet vulnerable to shifting geopolitical and trade headwinds. Speaking at the Chinese National Federation of Industries (CNFI) on April 17, Liu offered a candid assessment of both the challenges and opportunities ahead in the AI era.

Friday 18 April 2025
China reins in self-driving hype as regulations crack down on 'blindfolded smart driving'
Chinese automakers have set ambitious targets to introduce Level 3 (L3) autonomous driving technology starting in 2025. Companies including GAC, Zeekr, Xpeng, and Chery have announced plans for aggressive rollouts of L3 and even Level 4 (L4) systems over the next two years. However, the primary challenge facing the industry is regulatory rather than technological. The broader adoption of these autonomous driving systems depends heavily on the establishment of detailed nationwide regulations.
Friday 18 April 2025
Zhipu AI becomes first of China's 'AI Six' to pursue IPO
Zhipu AI (Beijing Zhipu Huazhang Technology), a prominent Chinese AI startup, has launched its initial public offering (IPO) process, becoming the first of China's "AI Six" to step onto the public markets. The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) confirmed that Zhipu signed an IPO counseling agreement with China International Capital Corp. (CICC) on March 31, 2025, and filed its pre-listing documentation in April. The company could formally apply for listing by the end of 2025.
Friday 18 April 2025
Jensen Huang, in suit and tie, calls China a 'very important market' during Beijing visit

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang visited Beijing on April 17, meeting with senior Chinese officials and clients as the company continues to navigate increasingly complex US export controls.

Friday 18 April 2025
US manufacturing surge: Foxconn's NAM board role amplifies strategic ambitions
US President Donald Trump has introduced a series of policies designed to revitalize American manufacturing and attract industries such as semiconductors to return to the US. While Taiwanese manufacturers have long pursued global diversification, recent policy shifts have crystallized the notion that establishing production facilities within the US represents the most prudent and secure course of action in today's geopolitical climate.
Thursday 17 April 2025
TSMC denies Intel tie-up, announces CoWoS capacity doubling for 2025 AI boom
Despite weaker smartphone sales and mounting geopolitical risks, TSMC remains unfazed. Chairman and CEO C.C. Wei reaffirmed the chipmaker's strong 2025 outlook during its latest earnings call, brushing off speculation about softening AI demand and denying rumors of a potential lifeline for Intel.
Thursday 17 April 2025
Jensen Huang visits Beijing following H20 export ban to China
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang arrived in Beijing on April 17, 2025, just days after the US government imposed an indefinite export restriction on the company's H20 AI chip to China. The timing of Huang's visit—at the invitation of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT)—has sparked speculation about how Nvidia plans to navigate escalating US-China tensions and its role at the center of the global AI race.
Thursday 17 April 2025
Southern Taiwan Science Park sees strong January-February revenue, aims to break NT$3 trillion in 2025
Benefiting from the 3nm process, the Southern Taiwan Science Park (STSP) saw its revenue reach a record-breaking NT$2.21 trillion (approx. US$68.23 billion) in 2024, surpassing the NT$2 trillion mark for the first time. It also marks the second consecutive year the park has outperformed the Hsinchu Science and Industrial Park, maintaining its top spot among Taiwan's major science parks by revenue.
Thursday 17 April 2025
Nvidia H20 export restrictions: local AI chips in China see opening
Following Nvidia's announcement of its latest production plans in the US, the company has received notification from the US Department of Commerce (DOC) that its downgraded H20 products will face export controls when shipped to China. While this news is unfavorable for Chinese cloud service providers, industry sources believe most clients have already prepared contingency plans.
Thursday 17 April 2025
The Great Tech Reset 12: AI sovereignty and the human-centered future; navigating complexities of technological advancements

At many international conferences, China consistently sends top experts, making it difficult for Western participants from the US and New Zealand to counter their arguments. Even in private conversations, both inside and outside the conference rooms, few dare to challenge China's perspectives.

Thursday 17 April 2025
South Korea's AI paradox: patent prowess, model scarcity, and talent drain
South Korea has emerged as a global frontrunner in artificial intelligence (AI) patent filings, securing the highest per capita rate worldwide. According to the latest AI Index Report from Stanford University's Human-Centered AI Institute (Stanford HAI), in 2022, South Korea recorded 10.26 AI-related patent registrations per 100,000 people, outpacing Luxembourg (8.73), the US (4.23), and Japan (2.53).
Thursday 17 April 2025
Rebellions plants flag in Tokyo, eyes leadership in AI data centers
With its new Tokyo unit, AI chip startup Rebellions is positioning itself to play a pivotal role in Japan's burgeoning AI data center ecosystem. The company's local push comes as Japan ramps up investment in AI infrastructure, and as demand grows for advanced semiconductors capable of powering large-scale AI models.
Thursday 17 April 2025
Tariffs, trust, and tech: Nvidia's high-stakes gamble with Trump
(Editor's note: Nvidia has disclosed Tudesday that the U.S. government has imposed new export restrictions on its H20 AI chip bound for China)
Wednesday 16 April 2025
Commentary: No Computex, but Taiwan remains key to AMD's US plans
AMD CEO Lisa Su arrived in Taiwan on April 13, 2025, becoming the first global semiconductor executive to visit the island after the US government threatened to impose a wave of reciprocal tariffs earlier this month.
Wednesday 16 April 2025
Humanoid hype under scrutiny over practicality and data privacy concerns at InnoEX 2025
Despite growing interest in humanoid robots, industry experts are raising critical questions about their practical utility, privacy risks, and ethical implications. At the core of their concerns is a call for clearer regulations to safeguard user data and address labor market disruptions. They also argue that technological innovation should focus on improving human life, rather than merely pursuing commercial gains.
Wednesday 16 April 2025
Hybrid and near-edge computing is gaining traction in robotics development
Computing architecture design has become a focus with the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics technology. Industry observers point out that a hybrid model that combines the advantages of cloud, edge, and local computing is gaining traction. With government policy support, the hybrid model can effectively reduce the model training costs for enterprises. Hyper-local edge computing is particularly seen as a solution with great development potential because it can solve both latency and privacy compliance issues.
Wednesday 16 April 2025
Huawei debuts 'nuclear-grade' AI supernode, but power-hungry design puts cooling to test

Huawei has launched its CloudMatrix 384 supernode, a significant advancement in AI infrastructure, now undergoing large-scale deployment at its Wuhu Data Center. Touted internally as a "nuclear-grade" solution, the CloudMatrix 384 is built to scale across clusters exceeding 10,000 AI accelerators—aiming to eliminate widespread compute bottlenecks, according to Chinastarmarket.cn, 21Jingji.com, and East Money.

Wednesday 16 April 2025
Google DeepMind pushes for faster ASIC design, energy efficiency to meet AI surge
As artificial intelligence accelerates across industries, the demand for high-performance computing fuels the rapid development of application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs). Jeff Dean, Chief Scientist at Google DeepMind and Google Research, recently underscored the importance of speeding up chip design cycles and improving energy efficiency to meet the rising needs of AI inference.
Wednesday 16 April 2025
Nvidia's China strategy set back by new US ban on H20 chip
Nvidia Corp. disclosed that the U.S. government has imposed new export restrictions on its H20 AI chip bound for China, a setback for a product line specifically developed to comply with previous trade rules.
Wednesday 16 April 2025
Hong Kong tech expo InnoEx features low-altitude economy
The 3rd InnoEx show kicked off in Hong Kong on April 13, 2025, with the low-altitude economy taking center stage. Together with the concurrent 21st HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition), the exhibitions showcase more than 2,800 companies from 29 countries and regions.
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 dimensions. The real shift, however, lies in business model innovation, not just technical advancement. Lei Zhang, founder of Hillhouse Investment, highlights this evolution, calling China "not only a leader in technological innovation, but a global powerhouse in business model innovation." A new wave of Chinese entrepreneurs is capturing global attention.
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
Hong Kong accelerating smart city development with robotic applications
Hong Kong is demonstrating its smart city innovations at InnoEX 2025, with a strong focus on robotic applications developed by various government departments.