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Apr
Chinese entrepreneur Xingxing Wang’s Unitree Robotics shines in the global robotics race
Among China’s six Hangzhou start-ups, Unitree Robotics is one of the standout players. Founded in 2016, Unitree has been consistently profitable since 2020, achieving steady growth year after year. How has Xingxing Wang, a Chinese entrepreneur and founder of Unitree, managed to achieve such remarkable success?
02
Apr
Mastering power systems: Taiwan’s drone industry at a crossroad
Taiwan’s drone industry is undergoing a critical transformation, with Geosat Aerospace & Technology at the forefront. Yung-Lan Yeh, a manager at Geosat, recently highlighted two pivotal challenges in drone development during an interview with DIGITIMES: structural supply chain issues and the fundamental importance of power systems. Yeh emphasized that drones must be developed from an aerospace perspective and warned that without mastering power systems, Taiwan risks falling behind, as even minor imbalances in components like propeller blades could lead to catastrophic failures.
02
Apr
No more GPUs needed? Ghibli indirectly proves three major AI trends
Recently, a global trend has emerged where users are generating images in the style of Hayao Miyazaki (Studio Ghibli) using ChatGPT. However, this sudden surge in demand has left OpenAI overwhelmed. Users have noticed that as more people activate this feature, the processing speed not only slows down but also requires traffic management, raising an intriguing question: will cloud-based AI require additional computing power due to streamlined AI models? Based on ChatGPT’s recent performance, the answer is clearly no.
02
Apr
Samsung realigns executive team to steer mobile and consumer business strategy
Samsung Electronics has announced a major leadership reshuffle following the sudden death of Device eXperience (DX) Division Head Han Jong-Hee on March 25, 2025. The move aims to maintain business continuity and operational stability across its core consumer electronics divisions.
02
Apr
LG Innotek charts bold path with glass substrates and ABF expansion
LG Innotek is expanding its focus beyond camera module manufacturing and is preparing to venture into the field of next-generation glass substrates. The company has revealed its intention to produce sample glass substrates by the end of 2025, with plans to potentially commercialize these products by 2027.
02
Apr
Xiaomi’s decade-long comeback: Dramatic role reversal with Samsung and Gree
In a remarkable power shift over the past decade, Xiaomi has transformed from an industry underdog to a dominant force. While CEO Lei Jun once waited hours to secure Samsung display panels, Samsung’s chairman now visits Xiaomi’s electric vehicle (EV) factory. Similarly, Xiaomi has surpassed Chinese home appliance giant Gree in revenue and market value, with its ecosystem strategy proving superior to Gree’s single-product focus in today’s digital economy.
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Apr
China’s expanding chip capacity throttles Taiwan’s mature node market
Taiwan’s semiconductor manufacturers continue to confront challenging market conditions for mature process technologies, with reports that TSMC may slow expansion plans at its Kumamoto facility. Industry sources indicate that ASE Technology and Intel have also delayed capacity growth in Malaysia, despite maintaining public optimism about future demand.
01
Apr
Acer Medical’s new GM aims to expand AI healthcare sector
Acer Medical announced on April 1, 2025, that Dr. Kai-Cheng Hsu has been appointed as the new general manager and chief medical officer, while Dr. Allen Lien will concentrate on his role as the chairman and CEO of Acer Medical. This leadership change unites the expertise of two prominent medical professionals with Acer’s cutting-edge technology, as the company continues to expand its footprint in the AI healthcare sector.
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Apr
Samsung looks to salvage chip fortunes as chairman Lee Jae-yong courts China’s AI and EV powerhouses
Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong recently made a high-profile visit to China, meeting with leading Chinese automaker executives and President Xi Jinping. South Korean analysts suggest the trip was more than diplomatic optics—it reflects Samsung’s bid to capitalize on China’s surging artificial intelligence (AI) demand and revive its faltering semiconductor division.