China Resources Microelectronics (CRM) and Hangzhou Silan Microelectronics (Silan), two of China’s leading integrated device manufacturers, reported strong first-half 2026 results as firmer semiconductor demand, higher utilisation and improved product mix lifted earnings.

Global demand for AI and high-performance computing (HPC) has lifted investment returns for Taiwan-listed companies in China, with Foxconn continuing to lead the pack. According to CRIF, Foxconn’s total China investment returns in the first half of 2026 reached NT$117.6 billion (US$3.7 billion).

The ViewSonic VX24G81-2K-9 has been quietly launched in China not as a successor to the ViewSonic VX24G81-2K, which was unveiled last year, but more as an alternative. The new model is built around a very similar display – a 23.8-inch IPS panel with a QHD resolution, 1 ms GTG response time, and a 260Hz refresh rate. However, if compared to the VX24G81-2K, the VX24G81-2K-9 offers slightly lower…

YouTube is preparing offers of millions of dollars in funding and brand revenue sharing to keep major creators from taking simultaneous streaming deals with Netflix, according to Bloomberg. The move comes as the two platforms compete more directly for top talent and audience attention in the US and beyond.