Loongson’s indigenous CPUs offer China-built alternative to Intel for servers, AI

Loongson has launched its next-generation processors at the 2025 Product Launch and User Conference in Beijing, introducing chips built on its proprietary LoongArch instruction set. The lineup includes the flagship 3C6000 server CPUs and the 3B6000M and 2K3000 processors for industrial control and edge applications, reinforcing China’s ambitions in AI infrastructure, secure computing, and homegrown IT systems.

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Xiaomi and rivals eye the mind-reading frontier: AI glasses evolve from smart to sentient

Xiaomi unveiled its first AI smart glasses on June 26, describing the device not merely as a wearable but as a next-gen personal intelligence terminal. Equipped with the Xiao Ai voice assistant, the glasses enable real-time interaction via voice commands and visual input, delivering instant contextual feedback through integrated camera and AI processing.

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Trump’s drone orders mark strategic pivot to US production and tighter airspace controls

US President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders aimed at reshaping the country’s drone ecosystem, marking a strategic pivot to bolster domestic manufacturing and tighten airspace controls. The directives—”Unleashing American Drone Dominance” and “Restoring American Airspace Sovereignty”—are designed to strengthen the industrial base, enhance national security, and accelerate the adoption of next-generation aviation technologies.

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Hu Lane anticipates recovery in 2H25 amid profit challenges from currency swings

Automotive connector manufacturer Hu Lane faced significant profitability challenges in the second quarter of 2025 due to the traditional industry off-season and severe exchange rate volatility. The company reported weaker-than-expected profit performance during this period, with most industry players similarly affected by sharp currency fluctuations. Hu Lane chairman Tzu-hsiung Chang noted the compounded impact of short-term exchange rate swings on the supply chain’s performance, causing losses across the sector.

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Kinpo Group adopts cautious stance amid tariff uncertainties, plans capacity expansions

In an earnings call on June 27, 2025, Kinpo general manager Wei-Chang Chen acknowledged that tariff uncertainties have led some clients to adopt a more conservative purchasing approach. However, Chen emphasized that the full impact will only become clear once tariff policies are finalized. Looking ahead to the remainder of 2025, Kinpo aims to maintain full-year performance at levels comparable to 2024, measured in US dollars.

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Sanyang Motor sees growth amid market downturn, external challenges

Sanyang Motor held its shareholder meeting on June 26 to issue its financial report for 2024. The company’s two-wheel and four-wheel business segments both saw growth throughout the year, according to chairman Ching-yuan Wu, who stressed that the company’s core principles of quality, service, and innovation will continue to drive its operations amid external competition.

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