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

Geely and Chery Fast-Track Solid-State Battery Plans With 2027 Vehicle Demonstrations in Sight

China’s leading automakers are accelerating development timelines for solid state batteries, with several companies outlining plans to move from pilot production to real vehicle demonstrations by 2027 as national standards and policy support begin to take shape. Geely has mapped out multiple technological

BYD and Geely Compete for Mexico Auto Plant as China Eyes Latin American Expansion

Chinese automakers are intensifying efforts to secure a manufacturing foothold in Mexico, with BYD and Geely emerging as finalists to acquire a shuttered Nissan Mercedes Benz joint venture plant in Aguascalientes, according to sources familiar with the matter. The move signals a potential

Hua Hong Moves to Absorb Huali as China Accelerates Foundry Consolidation

China’s semiconductor consolidation drive is gathering momentum as Hua Hong Semiconductor moves to acquire near full control of Shanghai Huali Microelectronics, underscoring how domestic chip manufacturers are restructuring in response to geopolitical constraints and shifting market dynamics. Hua Hong plans to purchase a

China’s Wing Loong X Maritime Drone Seen as Strong Export Contender

China’s latest maritime focused combat drone, the Wing Loong X, is drawing growing attention from defense analysts who believe it could achieve significant export success, particularly among countries seeking affordable alternatives to Western systems. The aircraft was showcased at the Singapore Airshow earlier