Technology
China has reached a new milestone in its semiconductor strategy by launching mass production of domestically developed immersion deep-ultraviolet (DUV) lithography systems, a technology considered essential for manufacturing advanced semiconductor chips. The move represents another major effort by Beijing......
The global artificial intelligence industry is entering a new phase of competition in which technological leadership is no longer determined solely by the size or complexity of AI models. Increasingly, companies are focusing on another critical factor: delivering strong performance at a significantly......
Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek has reportedly informed potential investors that it is putting its second fundraising round on hold, according to a report by Bloomberg News citing people familiar with the matter. The company’s decision to suspend the planned investment process......
Chinese humanoid robot developer AgiBot has begun the process of preparing for a potential initial public offering in Hong Kong, according to state media outlet Securities Times, as competition in artificial intelligence and robotics accelerates. The move places AgiBot among a growing number of Chinese......
Taiwanese prosecutors have indicted a former employee of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) over allegations of stealing sensitive semiconductor trade secrets that could have been used in China. The case highlights growing concerns over the protection of advanced chip technology as competition......
The open-ear headphone segment continues to upscale. With the launch of the Enco Clip2, OPPO is not just expanding its audio catalog: the Chinese manufacturer aims to strengthen its position in a market where design, artificial intelligence, and user experience are becoming major differentiating factors. The......
Chinese semiconductor manufacturer CXMT Corp has secured robust institutional support for its $8.6 billion initial public offering, even as global volatility in semiconductor equities has tempered investor enthusiasm across the technology sector. According to the company's latest regulatory filing,......
China has announced the creation of a new international organization dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI) cooperation, bringing together 29 founding member countries in a move that highlights Beijing's growing ambition to play a leading role in shaping global AI governance. The new organization,......
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for stronger international cooperation and coordinated regulation of artificial intelligence, arguing that the technology should not be dominated by any single country. Speaking at the opening of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai,......
Liang Wenfeng, founder of Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek, has become the world's wealthiest founder of an AI-focused company following a sharp increase in his personal fortune after the company's latest funding round. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Liang's......
Chinese electronics manufacturer Luxshare, a key supplier to Apple, raised approximately $3.1 billion in its Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) on Thursday, despite its shares falling around 3% during their market debut. The listing represents the largest IPO in Hong Kong so far this year, underscoring......
Chinese authorities are exploring new measures that could limit foreign access to the country’s most advanced artificial intelligence models, as Beijing moves to strengthen control over a technology sector increasingly viewed as strategically vital. Officials have held discussions with major technology......
A subsidiary of Tencent Holdings is seeking to raise as much as $1.55 billion by selling part of its stake in Kuaishou Technology, according to a term sheet reviewed by Reuters, in a move that could become one of the largest secondary share offerings in Hong Kong’s technology sector this year. The......
