South Korea’s Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on intellectual property cooperation with China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) during a China-South Korea leaders’ meeting in Beijing in January 2026. It was the third such agreement, following earlier MOUs in 2013 and 2021.

The automotive electronics industry is undergoing a structural transformation unlike any it has seen before. As artificial intelligence moves from the margins to the core of vehicle design, two of Taiwan’s lesser-known industrial champions—HCMF Group and Kinpo Electronics—are deepening a cross-industry partnership aimed at navigating the upheaval. Their strategy rests on two pillars: system integration and a “global-local” manufacturing footprint, designed to withstand volatility in an increasingly fragmented market.

Meta Green Cooling (MGC) is making a comprehensive push into the AI liquid cooling sector, leveraging its unique full-spectrum capabilities. MGC chairman James Chen noted that, unlike competitors, MGC integrates mechanical design, electromechanical systems, thermal management, monitoring, data center design, and maintenance services under one roof. The company posted a remarkable 215% revenue growth in 2025 and expects similar expansion in 2026 as it capitalizes on rising liquid cooling demand.