The Biden administration is reportedly ramping up scrutiny of China’s mature process chips during its transition period, potentially paving the way for tighter regulatory measures. Market analysts suggest the US could impose sweeping bans on electronic products utilizing chips made in China, intensifying geopolitical tensions in the tech sector.

Reports have emerged that Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn) is considering an investment in Nissan Motor, potentially influencing Nissan and Honda Motor to accelerate their merger plans.

While the semiconductor supply chain has driven Taiwan’s recent surge in electricity use, a trend expected to continue, the exact power consumption requirements for AI remain uncertain. According to Chih-meng Tsai, VP and spokesperson of Taiwan Power Company (Taipower), the electricity provider has developed three strategies to address this challenge: increasing green energy development, optimizing natural gas consumption efficiency, and building backup power plants.