Founded in 2016 by former Tokyo Seimitsu (Accretech) engineer Sheng Jinghao, Jian Wen Lu (Zhejiang) Semiconductor was once considered a standout contender in China’s push for 5G RF chip independence. Its mission: to bypass foreign patent restrictions and develop high-frequency filters, long viewed as a chokepoint in RF front-end design.

Geely Automobile Holdings Limited has agreed to fully acquire Zeekr, its high-end electric vehicle brand, in a US$2.4 billion deal aimed at consolidating operations and sharpening global competitiveness in the smart EV segment. The transaction will privatize Zeekr and delist it from the New York Stock Exchange by the fourth quarter of 2025.

As autonomous vehicle (AV) companies worldwide race to accelerate commercialization, Singapore has established itself as a premier proving ground for self-driving technology. South Korean autonomous shuttle startup Autonomous A2Z has seized on Singapore’s robust regulatory framework and advanced infrastructure to launch its first overseas operation, partnering with ride-hailing giant Grab to deploy self-driving shuttle services on public roads in Singapore’s bustling downtown.

Leading battery cathode material manufacturer HCM announced that China’s Ministry of Commerce has officially imposed export restrictions on “battery cathode material preparation technology.” HCM is actively establishing a demonstration production line for lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP), highlighting Taiwan’s increasingly important role in energy autonomy policy.