EU Grants Tariff Relief for Cupra Tavascan Despite China Made Origin

The European Union has agreed to exempt Volkswagen’s Cupra Tavascan electric SUV from additional duties imposed on China made electric vehicles, marking a notable exception within the bloc’s broader trade measures aimed at protecting domestic manufacturers. The decision follows months of negotiations and

US Signals Firm Guardrails for Nvidia AI Chip Sales to China Amid Trade Sensitivities

US officials have made clear that Nvidia will need to operate within strict licensing limits when selling advanced artificial intelligence chips to China, reinforcing Washington’s cautious approach to sensitive technology exports even as broader trade talks continue. The message underscores how national security

Global carmakers led by Tesla step up tech push to keep pace with Chinese EV leaders in Shanghai

Global carmakers led by Tesla are intensifying efforts to defend their position in China’s fiercely competitive electric vehicle market, using the China International Import Expo in Shanghai as a showcase for advanced technology, intelligence features, and autonomous driving capabilities. The event has become

US tightens China fab oversight with annual tool licences for Samsung SK hynix and TSMC

The United States has shifted to a more controlled framework for overseeing semiconductor equipment exports to China, replacing a long standing waiver system with annual export licences for major foreign chipmakers operating on the mainland. The move affects companies including Samsung Electronics, SK

China showcases anti submarine drone and autonomous systems at major Saudi defence exhibition

China has highlighted its growing ambitions in military autonomy by unveiling a range of uncrewed systems, including a drone designed for anti submarine warfare, at a major defence exhibition in Saudi Arabia. The display underscores Beijing’s push to expand its defence technology footprint

Taiwan pushes back on US calls for major chip shift, says moving 40 percent of capacity is unrealistic

Taiwan has firmly rejected suggestions that nearly half of its semiconductor manufacturing capacity could be relocated to the United States, underscoring the depth and complexity of an industry ecosystem that officials say cannot simply be transplanted overseas. The response follows renewed calls from

Nio doubles down on battery swapping with US$2.6 billion expansion despite fast charging pressure

China’s electric vehicle maker Nio is pushing ahead with an ambitious expansion of its battery swapping network, raising US$2.6 billion to reinforce a technology it believes still has a long-term role in the country’s fast evolving EV market. The Shanghai based company says

China Advances Mini Hypersonic Glide Missile Designed for Naval Gun Launch

Chinese researchers are developing a new class of ultra compact hypersonic glide missile capable of being fired from a standard eighty millimetre naval or anti aircraft gun, a breakthrough that could significantly alter short range air defence and naval combat dynamics. According to

Tesla Opens China AI Training Centre as Autonomous Driving Competition Intensifies

Tesla has begun operating a dedicated artificial intelligence training centre in China, marking a major step in its push to commercialise self driving technology in the world’s largest electric vehicle market. The move comes as competition accelerates among global and domestic carmakers racing

Toyota Appoints Finance Chief Kenta Kon as CEO in Strategic Leadership Shake Up

Toyota Motor has appointed its finance chief, Kenta Kon, as its next chief executive officer, signalling a strategic shift as the world’s largest automaker faces intensifying competition from rapidly advancing Chinese rivals. The leadership change, announced on Friday, will take effect on April