China Accelerates Solid State Battery Push With 2026 Production and 2027 Vehicle Trials

China’s race to commercialise solid state batteries has entered a new phase in 2026, with major battery suppliers and automakers moving from laboratory research into early production expansion and pilot vehicle integration programs. Industry announcements over recent months show overlapping timelines across the

Canadian Consumers Show Growing Openness to Chinese EVs as Tariffs Ease

A shift in Canadian trade policy toward Chinese electric vehicles is being met with changing consumer attitudes, as new polling suggests that many Canadians are increasingly open to purchasing lower cost EVs from China. Recent survey data indicates that 53 percent of Canadians

China’s Accelerating AI Push Challenges Long Standing US Tech Dominance

China’s rapid advances in artificial intelligence are intensifying debate over the future balance of power in global technology, with analysts warning that US dominance in advanced AI may face its most serious challenge yet. Economists and market strategists have described a growing technology

Expanding US MQ-9 Drone Network Raises Strategic Pressure on China

The expanding deployment of American MQ-9 Reaper drones across the Indo-Pacific is adding new layers of strategic complexity to relations between the United States and China, as military analysts point to the growing role of unmanned systems in surveillance and deterrence operations near

SAIC Backed JSW MG Motor to Invest Up to 440 Million Dollars to Expand India Operations

JSW MG Motor, the Indian joint venture between China’s SAIC Motor and India’s JSW Group, plans to invest up to 440 million dollars over the next few years to expand its manufacturing footprint and accelerate its push into hybrid and electric vehicles, according

China’s Advanced Chip Strategy: Domestic Fabs Accelerate as Export Controls Tighten

China’s semiconductor industry is entering a decisive phase in 2026 as domestic fabrication capacity expands under mounting external pressure. Export controls imposed over the past several years have reshaped supply chains and limited access to certain advanced chipmaking equipment. In response, policymakers and

Nvidia Shares Slip 1.8% as Debate Grows Over Exporting Older AI Chips to China

Nvidia shares edged lower by 1.8% to 186.64 dollars as investors weighed renewed discussion in Washington over allowing exports of older generation artificial intelligence chips to China. The modest pullback follows a strong multi week recovery that pushed the stock back toward the

China Develops Lithium Battery That Operates at -34°C to Power Drones and Robots in Extreme Cold

Chinese researchers have developed an ultra low temperature lithium battery capable of operating at minus 34 degrees Celsius, marking a significant advance for drones, robots, and other devices deployed in harsh winter environments. The breakthrough addresses a long standing technical barrier that has

CityUHK Team Secures Funding to Commercialise Next Generation Lithium Rich Cathode Materials

A research team at City University of Hong Kong has secured government backed funding to accelerate the commercialisation of advanced lithium rich cathode materials, aiming to address one of the most persistent technical barriers in lithium ion battery development. The project focuses on

Hua Hong Flags Memory Shortage as Pricing Tailwind After Posting Record Quarterly Revenue

Hua Hong Semiconductor reported record quarterly revenue for the fourth quarter of 2025, citing resilient demand and improved market dynamics, while executives pointed to the ongoing global memory shortage as a supportive factor for pricing across the broader semiconductor sector. The Shanghai based