Memory Prices Soar Over 600 Percent, Tightening Pressure on China’s Device Manufacturers

A sharp and sustained surge in global memory prices is putting mounting strain on China’s electronics manufacturers, as companies grapple with rising production costs across smartphones, broadband equipment and other consumer devices. Industry data shows that memory components commonly used in mass market

Lenovo Flags Extended Memory Chip Pressure as AI PCs Anchor Recovery Strategy

Lenovo Group has warned that persistent pressure in the global memory chip market is likely to weigh on the technology sector for longer than many companies had expected, after the world’s largest personal computer maker reported a sharp drop in quarterly profit. The

AI and Delivery Drones Help China Drive Logistics Costs to Record Low in 2025

China’s logistics efficiency reached a record high in 2025 as investments in infrastructure and rapid adoption of artificial intelligence and drone technology helped reduce supply chain costs across the economy. Official data shows that the ratio of total social logistics costs to gross

China Develops Ultra Low Temperature Lithium Battery That Operates at Minus 34 Degrees Celsius

Chinese researchers have developed an ultra low temperature lithium battery capable of operating at temperatures as low as minus 34 degrees Celsius, marking a breakthrough for energy supply in extreme cold environments. The new battery completed on site testing in Mohe, Heilongjiang Province,

SMIC Sees Flat First Quarter Revenue as Weak Low End Demand Balances AI Chip Momentum

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp, China’s largest contract chipmaker, has forecast flat revenue for the first quarter as weakening demand for low end chips offsets rising orders tied to artificial intelligence applications. The outlook highlights the uneven recovery within the semiconductor sector, where growth

US Lawmakers Seek Broader Export Controls to Limit China’s Access to Advanced Chipmaking Equipment

A bipartisan group of US lawmakers is pressing the administration to tighten export controls on semiconductor manufacturing equipment destined for China, arguing that existing restrictions leave critical gaps that could undermine national security. The push reflects growing concern in Washington that Beijing continues

Chinese Automakers Expand Market Share Across Europe With Strong Gains in EV Friendly Nations

Chinese automakers strengthened their foothold in Europe during 2025, steadily increasing sales across multiple markets despite regulatory pressure and rising trade tensions. Fresh industry data shows that Chinese brands doubled their combined share of Europe’s passenger car market to around 6 percent last

Retired EV Batteries Could Power Most of China’s Energy Storage Push

China’s growing fleet of electric vehicles may hold an unexpected solution to one of the country’s biggest clean energy challenges. Used EV batteries, often retired from cars while still retaining most of their capacity, could provide a substantial share of the storage China

Spectacular Drone Rehearsal Lights Up Hefei Ahead of Spring Festival 2026

A spectacular drone rehearsal over eastern China has captured global attention after tens of thousands of illuminated drones transformed the night sky above Hefei in preparation for the Spring Festival 2026 Gala. The large scale display, held in early February, quickly went viral

Shanghai Expands Chip Investment Fund as China Accelerates Semiconductor Self Sufficiency

Shanghai has sharply increased financial support for its semiconductor industry, signaling a renewed push by China to strengthen domestic chip capabilities amid prolonged technology tensions with the United States and its allies. The expansion highlights how local governments are playing a growing role