China’s semiconductor sector is urging the government to expand financial and policy support for artificial intelligence chips and critical semiconductor materials as the country intensifies efforts to strengthen its technological independence. Industry experts, researchers and technology executives raised the issue during the recent
China is advancing plans to launch a groundbreaking nuclear energy project designed to produce electricity while reducing the long term risks associated with radioactive waste. Scientists are developing an accelerator driven nuclear reactor that could generate power while simultaneously transforming hazardous nuclear waste
The United States military has intensified efforts to secure supplies of critical minerals essential for advanced technology, weapons systems and semiconductor manufacturing. The Pentagon recently asked domestic mining and processing companies to propose projects aimed at expanding production and recycling of key materials
The European Union has scaled back a flagship industrial proposal aimed at strengthening its economic resilience, removing artificial intelligence, semiconductors and quantum computing from the list of technologies that would qualify for priority domestic production under a new funding framework. A draft of
US chip giant Nvidia plans to invest 2 billion dollars each in photonics manufacturers Lumentum and Coherent as part of a broader strategy to enhance the speed and efficiency of its artificial intelligence processors. The combined 4 billion dollar investment underscores Nvidia’s push
Huawei Technologies has stepped up its international ambitions with the global debut of its Mate 80 Pro smartphone and a new smartwatch lineup, marking a renewed push into overseas markets after years of geopolitical pressure and supply chain disruption. The flagship Mate 80
China’s push for semiconductor self reliance gained fresh momentum after Moore Threads announced that its flagship MTT S5000 graphics processing unit now supports Alibaba Cloud’s latest Qwen3.5 artificial intelligence models. The development signals growing coordination between domestic chip designers and leading Chinese AI
The global smartphone market is projected to record its sharpest decline on record in 2026, as rising memory chip prices push device costs higher and weaken consumer demand, according to new industry forecasts from International Data Corporation. Worldwide smartphone shipments are expected to
China’s drive for technological self reliance gained fresh momentum as semiconductor designer Hygon Information Technology and supercomputer manufacturer Sugon reported strong revenue growth for 2025, fueled by expanding artificial intelligence projects and rising demand for domestic computing infrastructure. Hygon, headquartered in Beijing and
Huawei has taken a significant step toward restoring its international smartphone presence with the global launch of its Mate 80 Pro and a new generation smartwatch in Madrid. The move signals the company’s renewed ambition to compete outside China after years of trade
