The Asus ROG Strix 5K XG27JCG redefines speed and clarity with a dual-mode 180Hz 5K display

The Asus ROG Strix 5K XG27JCG is built for people who refuse to choose between cinematic detail and competitive speed. On a 27-inch canvas, it pushes a 5K resolution to 180Hz, rendering razor-sharp textures and micro-details that most panels simply blur away. Flip the script and it’ll drive QHD at a blistering 330Hz, reducing input lag to a whisper and keeping fast motion clean enough to read…

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China’s auto sector faces major reshuffling as subsidies end and sales slump

Passenger vehicle retail sales in China declined by 8% year-over-year in November 2025, the largest drop in nearly a year and the first negative growth period since 2023, according to data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). This downturn signals early signs of a significant industry reshuffle triggered by the withdrawal of longstanding subsidy programs.

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Transcom secures military certification as Taiwan proposes significant defense budget

The Executive Yuan in Taiwan has proposed a NT$1.25 trillion (US$40 billion) special defense budget aimed at enhancing seven critical areas, including air defense, electronic warfare, and cybersecurity. A central focus of the “Taiwan Shield” initiative is to develop a multi-layered air defense system spanning high, medium, and low altitudes to improve national security.

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China’s polysilicon glut triggers US-backed supply chain realignment

China’s dominance of the global polysilicon market is forcing the industry into two divergent paths: domestic consolidation to manage a swelling glut, and US-backed overseas production to diversify supply chains. The trend highlights a deepening geopolitical divide over a material essential to both solar manufacturing and high-purity semiconductor applications.

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ZTE hit by US foreign bribery probe with fines exceeding US$1bn

Chinese telecom equipment maker ZTE Corp. is again under regulatory scrutiny, as the US Department of Justice (DOJ) investigates alleged foreign bribery that could lead to more than US$1 billion in fines, Reuters reported. The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) probe covers ZTE’s activities in Latin America and other regions, raising the risk of fresh penalties and the possible reinstatement of export restrictions if talks fail.

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AI boom drives memory surge: squeezes Switch 2 margins, pushes up PC prices

Nintendo’s stock price has fallen by 20% since reaching a recent peak in August 2025, mainly due to the artificial intelligence (AI) surge that pushed memory prices used in the Nintendo Switch 2 gaming console up by 40%, putting significant pressure on its profit margins. In response to the rapidly increasing semiconductor demand driven by AI infrastructure expansion, the electronics and home appliance supply chains have also started feeling noticeable impacts.

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