China’s chip supply faces helium shock risks

China semiconductor supply risks rise as Middle East conflict tightens helium availability, pressuring fabs, equipment uptime and tech output planning.

US charges Chinese nationals in AI chip smuggling and drug cases as tech tensions deepen

United States authorities have filed criminal charges against several Chinese nationals and associated individuals in two separate cases involving the alleged smuggling of advanced artificial intelligence chips and drug trafficking activities. The actions highlight intensifying enforcement of export controls and broader law enforcement

Hyundai targets China comeback with sales push as global expansion plans accelerate

Hyundai Motor is ramping up its global strategy with a renewed focus on China while expanding its product lineup in North America, signaling a dual market approach aimed at boosting long term growth. The South Korean automaker said it plans to more than

Used EV demand surges across Europe as fuel prices spike amid Iran conflict

Rising petrol prices triggered by the Iran conflict are rapidly reshaping consumer behavior across Europe, with demand for used electric vehicles accelerating as drivers seek cost efficient alternatives. The shift reflects how geopolitical tensions are feeding directly into everyday economic decisions, particularly in

Pony AI expands into Europe with Uber partnership to deploy robotaxis in Croatia

Chinese autonomous driving company Pony AI is accelerating its global expansion by entering the European market through a robotaxi partnership with Uber and local start up Verne. The initiative will begin in Zagreb, Croatia, where early stage testing is already underway, marking a

DJI launches Avata 360 drone with 8K capture as rivalry with Insta360 intensifies

China’s leading drone manufacturer DJI has introduced its first 360 degree drone, marking a significant move into immersive aerial imaging and placing it in direct competition with domestic rival Insta360. The newly unveiled Avata 360 expands DJI’s product portfolio beyond traditional aerial photography

AI surge drives rapid expansion in China’s chip industry as supply chains come under pressure

China’s semiconductor industry is accelerating faster than expected as the global race to build artificial intelligence infrastructure fuels a sharp rise in demand for chips. Executives and industry participants at a major Shanghai semiconductor event highlighted that growth is being driven by the

Oil shock accelerates China EV expansion as global fuel crisis reshapes auto markets

A sharp surge in global oil prices triggered by escalating conflict in the Middle East is accelerating momentum for electric vehicles, offering a strategic boost to China’s EV industry at a time of domestic pressure and global opportunity. Crude prices recently climbed as

Europe narrows EV gap with China as policy push reshapes global electric vehicle race

Europe is closing the gap with China in electric vehicle adoption, now trailing by just three years in sales momentum as stronger policy measures begin to take effect across the region. New industry analysis shows that while both regions were aligned in 2020,

AI and advanced packaging reshape China’s semiconductor expansion outlook

China’s semiconductor industry is entering a new phase of growth as artificial intelligence driven design and advanced packaging technologies emerge as central pillars of future capacity expansion. Industry executives and analysts at a major Shanghai trade gathering highlighted that China is on track