South Korean foundry SK Key Foundry and semiconductor packaging and testing specialist LB Semicon have jointly developed “Direct RDL,” a key semiconductor packaging technology that promises to advance next-generation semiconductor packaging, while enhancing competitiveness in the automotive semiconductor market.

The US has yet again extended the deadline for its reciprocal tariff negotiations to August 1, leaving many exporters on edge. US policy mainly aims to control China’s low-priced dumping. Many countries’ customs agencies have launched strict inspections to prevent becoming unwitting conduits for China’s origin-washing and counterfeit rebranding.

Once celebrated as China’s most promising AI agent, Manus has plunged into uncertainty after abruptly shifting its headquarters to Singapore and erasing its digital footprint from Chinese platforms. The abrupt reversal marks a dramatic rise-and-fall arc in under 100 days.

In a stunning about-face that has left the tech industry reeling, US President Donald Trump has abruptly lifted export restrictions on H20 AI chips to China—effectively erasing months of stringent semiconductor sanctions overnight.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has pledged to rein in aggressive price-cutting in China’s fast-growing electric vehicle (EV) sector, marking a clear pivot from self-regulation to direct government oversight. Speaking at a recent State Council executive meeting, Li called for restoring order in the new energy vehicle market and denounced what he termed “irrational competition,” according to China Central Television (CCTV).

MediaTek has collaborated with NVIDIA since 2023 in developing automotive chips, and the partnership since then has extended into various application fields. Their new C-X1 chip is a 3-nanometer flagship automotive platform gaining traction in the market, especially in China. Its penetration rate is higher than expected, as many Chinese electric car manufacturers have adopted the C-X1 solution and strengthened their relationship with BYD. By 2026, C-X1 is expected to contribute significantly to MediaTek’s total automotive revenue and become another long‑term growth driver.