CXMT reportedly weighs second Beijing DRAM fab as Chinese cities compete for memory chip investment

China’s leading DRAM maker ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) is considering building a second 12-inch memory chip fabrication plant in Beijing’s Yizhuang district while holding early-stage financing talks with entities backed by the Beijing municipal government, according to a Reuters report. The proposed project would further expand the company’s manufacturing footprint as AI-driven demand continues to tighten global memory supply.

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ViewSonic VX27G23‑2K‑2 is launched in China with a 280Hz Fast IPS display

The ViewSonic VX27G23‑2K‑2 is a brand-new esports monitor for China, built around a 27-inch Fast IPS display with a QHD resolution of 2560 x 1400 px and a native 280Hz refresh rate. The panel delivers a typical brightness of 350 nits and covers 100% of the sRGB as well as 97% of the DCI-P3 color space. Combined with HDR10 support, the monitor is positioned to deliver richer highlights and more…

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Memory makers lift capex as Kioxia holds spending to defend NAND lead

Major memory suppliers are increasing capital spending as AI-related demand from U.S. technology companies accelerates, but Kioxia is keeping investment comparatively tight. According to Nikkei Asia, the Japanese NAND maker is prioritizing technology leadership over a rapid expansion of equipment spending, reflecting caution shaped by earlier downturns in the memory market.

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Amazon deepens OpenAI ties with US$50B AWS expansion

Amazon has completed the latest round of its US$50 billion investment in OpenAI, fully funding an originally conditional financing package that gives it about a 5% stake in the company and further deepens the two sides’ long-term cooperation in cloud, AI chips, and infrastructure. For Amazon, this is not just an equity investment, but a strategic move to trade capital for AI compute demand and cloud growth.

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