Analysis: US leads AI in humanoid robots while China excels in cost and hardware

As humanoid robots emerge as a key technology riding the wave of AI, the US and China are rapidly forming two competing camps. Industry insiders analyzing their strengths say the US holds an edge mainly in software and foundational models, while China slightly outpaces the US in hardware innovation and iteration speed, with costs reportedly just one-fifth those of American products, making it difficult for other countries to catch up in the short term.

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Huawei returns to Taiwan tablet market, targets Apple with eye-care tech

Huawei has returned to Taiwan’s tablet market with a clear point of differentiation: eye protection. Unveiled on December 17, 2025, the MatePad 11.5 (2025) targets growing tablet demand by shifting away from raw performance and price competition, instead positioning Huawei’s self-developed PaperMatte eye-care display as the device’s core selling point.

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Walsin Lihwa launches cold-drawn stainless steel bars targeting AI servers and robotics

Cable and stainless steel maker Walsin Lihwa is expanding its business scope by entering high-value markets such as AI servers, automotive, robotics, consumer electronics, and energy with a new stainless steel product line. The company recently introduced the Steeval cold-drawn stainless steel bars designed for critical applications requiring precision and durability.

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TCC urges strict import checks to protect low-carbon cement industry in Taiwan

Low-priced imported cement continues to undermine Taiwan’s domestic low-carbon cement development, prompting TCC Group Holdings chairman Nelson An-ping Chang to propose two key recommendations ahead of the upcoming 2026 trial launch of Taiwan’s carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM). He called for strict enforcement of a single material source rule in public projects and mandatory third-party international certification for imported cement, warning that without these measures, inspection mechanisms risk becoming ineffective.

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