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
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 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
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 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 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
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 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 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
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
