China commands 60% of global AI patents, races to close US gap in computing power

China is entering the second half of 2025 by reviewing its “14th Five-Year Plan” technology milestones and mapping priorities for the upcoming “15th Five-Year Plan.” Liu Liehong, administrator and director of the National Data Administration (NDA), said on August 14 that by June 2025, China’s total computing power ranked second worldwide and the country held 60% of global AI patents, underscoring its rising weight in AI R&D.

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Intel demonstrates cutting-edge 18A process for non-x86 SoCs, aiming to challenge TSMC

Intel has showcased a non-x86 reference system-on-chip built on its Intel 18A process, underscoring the US chipmaker’s commitment to expanding its most advanced manufacturing technology across a broader range of markets while winning more customers for Intel Foundry Services. In a newly released video, the company presented the prototype as proof that 18A can serve not only its upcoming Panther Lake processors but also designs from external clients, potentially including Apple’s M-series, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon line, and Nvidia’s Grace CPUs.

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Strong AI and HPC demand drives Daxin Materials’ dual growth engines, ready to expand capacity

Daxin Materials reported solid operational performance in the first half of 2025, with expectations for continued growth in the semiconductor and display materials sectors in the second half. The company is expanding production capacity and developing new products to meet rising demand driven by AI and high-performance computing (HPC).

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