US bans to continually drive China’s AI chip adaptation in 2025

Chinese AI chip development is showing signs of maturity and innovation as the industry adapts to tightened US technology restrictions. With the start of 2025, new US measures have intensified pressure on China’s tech sector, including increased tariffs on Chinese solar products, polysilicon, and tungsten implemented on January 1, followed by expanded restrictions on US investments in China’s semiconductor, AI, quantum computing, and microelectronics sectors on January 2.

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Taiwan firms rush to tap into Thailand’s expanding EV ecosystem

Thailand, known as the “Detroit of the East,” is experiencing a transformative shift toward EVs despite the current dominance of fuel-powered cars. This transition is supported by its robust automotive industry and favorable policies from the Thai government, which aims to expand its role in the global electric vehicle supply chain amidst ongoing geopolitical challenges.

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