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 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
Major Chinese car manufacturers have significantly reduced the time they take to pay suppliers, following stronger regulatory scrutiny from Beijing over aggressive pricing practices in the country’s highly competitive auto market. An industry body said payment cycles that once stretched close to a
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 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
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
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,
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
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 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
