In recent years, China Steel Chemical Corporation (CSCC) has undergone a significant transformation, placing a strong emphasis on the research and development of advanced carbon materials. The company is particularly optimistic about the rising demand for energy storage solutions, spurred by innovations in compound semiconductor technology and the expansion of data centers. In line with this strategic shift, the board of directors recently approved two major Z projects—plans to build state-of-the-art production facilities for isotropic graphite and advanced carbon materials. With an investment totaling over NT$1.4 billion (approx. US$42.6 million), the facilities are expected to begin production in the first quarter of 2027.

Arm has unveiled its Armv9 edge AI computing platform, featuring the Cortex-A320 CPU and Ethos-U85 NPU to power AI workloads at the edge. Capable of running models with over a billion parameters, the platform reflects Arm’s push to decentralize AI processing, making it essential for the IoT.

China’s preeminence in the global shipbuilding arena is unmistakable, as it lays claim to an imposing 70% of the market. The protracted Russo-Ukrainian war has catalyzed a boom in unmanned systems, spurring nations to prioritize the development of both aerial and maritime variants. However, China’s commanding grip over these sectors presents formidable hurdles for competitors, notably Taiwan and the US, as they strive to carve out their own footing in this critical technological race.