China’s 3-pronged subsidy strategy fuels DRAM push

China is sharpening its focus on the memory chip industry, with DRAM leader Changxin Memory Technologies (CXMT) driving major production expansions and next-generation product development, drawing heightened global scrutiny. While CXMT still lags behind South Korean giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix in both technology and capacity, industry observers are watching whether China’s state-backed subsidies can replicate its display industry successes.

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GIS showcases smart automotive displays at CES as December tablet shipments rebound

Panel manufacturer GIS is set to unveil cutting-edge technologies in smart automotive displays and near-eye displays at CES. Key highlights include head-up displays (HUD), low-reflection coating technology, Mini LED touch display modules, and waveguide display modules. In December 2024, GIS reported consolidated revenues of NT$7.112 billion (approx. US$220 million), a month-over-month increase of 5.65%, driven primarily by a rise in tablet shipments.

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US Department of Defense blacklists Tencent, CATL, and CXMT amid escalating tech tension

The US Department of Defense (DoD) has added Tencent Holdings, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL), and ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) to its blacklist of entities allegedly tied to the Chinese military. This annual update to the Section 1260H list now includes 134 companies, as published on the Federal Register’s website.

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Toyota’s US$1 million Trump inauguration pledge signals Mexico production concerns

Toyota has announced a US$1 million donation toward the upcoming US presidential inauguration, joining American automakers Ford and General Motors in similar commitments. This strategic move reflects Toyota’s efforts to maintain positive relations in the US market amid previous tensions over Mexican manufacturing plans and potential tariffs.

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