Why Semiconductor Fabs Are Becoming Strategic Assets in China’s Industrial Policy

Manufacturing capacity moves to the center of strategy Semiconductor fabrication plants have become central to China’s industrial planning as technology competition intensifies globally. Once viewed primarily as commercial manufacturing facilities, fabs are now treated as strategic assets tied directly to national development goals.

China’s EV Industry Enters a Margin War as Global Expansion Accelerates

Growth masks rising pressure on profitability China’s electric vehicle industry continues to post strong sales volumes at home and abroad, but beneath the growth figures a margin war is intensifying. As production capacity expands faster than demand, competition is shifting away from market

China Opens Anti-Dumping Probe Into Japanese Chipmaking Chemical

A fresh flashpoint in East Asia trade relations China has launched a new anti-dumping investigation against Japan, targeting a key chemical used in semiconductor manufacturing. The move marks a further escalation in economic tensions between Beijing and Tokyo at a time when global

China’s Memory Chip Market Struggles as Prices Rise and Buyers Pull Back

China’s secondary memory chip market is entering a strained period marked by rising prices and fading demand, creating an uneasy environment for traders and manufacturers alike. While global supply constraints are pushing costs higher, the lack of buyer appetite is exposing deeper weaknesses

Innovation and exports will reshape China’s car industry in 2026

A pause after years of rapid expansion China’s car industry is entering a year of consolidation after a long period of breakneck growth. While new energy vehicles are expected to continue gaining market share, overall momentum is slowing as the sector pauses to

Tesla China sales surge to record high as buyers rush ahead of tax hike

A year end buying rush reshapes Tesla’s China performance Tesla recorded its highest ever monthly sales in China in December, as electric vehicle buyers rushed to make purchases before a partial withdrawal of government tax incentives. The surge capped a strong finish to

Weak Year End Sales Cast Shadow Over China’s EV Market and Revive Price War Fears

Sluggish year end momentum unsettles the market China’s electric vehicle industry ended the year on a weaker note than many had hoped, raising fresh concerns about demand and profitability. Traditionally, the final months of the year deliver a strong sales push as consumers

Black Sesame’s Huashan A2000 Chip Clears US Review, Marking Milestone for China’s Auto AI Sector

A regulatory breakthrough after a long review process Chinese automotive chipmaker Black Sesame Technologies has reached an important milestone after its Huashan A2000 chip cleared a key United States regulatory review. The approval follows nearly a year of technical clarifications and sustained communication

Baidu and Huawei Tighten Control of China’s GPU Cloud as Chipmakers Eye IPOs

China’s GPU cloud market is rapidly consolidating China’s GPU cloud market is entering a decisive phase as domestic technology giants pull further ahead of competitors. According to a recent industry assessment by Frost & Sullivan, Baidu and Huawei now dominate the sector by

Baidu Chip Arm Kunlunxin Moves Toward Hong Kong IPO as China Accelerates Tech Self-Reliance

A strategic listing amid a shifting technology landscape Baidu has taken a significant step in advancing its semiconductor ambitions as its artificial intelligence chip subsidiary Kunlunxin (Beijing) Technology filed confidentially for an initial public offering in Hong Kong. The move positions Kunlunxin among