Silan Microelectronics to build US$2.8B analog IC plant in Xiamen

Silan Microelectronics has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Xiamen Municipal Government and Haicang District Government to build a 12-inch high-end analog integrated circuit manufacturing plant in Xiamen, Securities Times reported. The project marks a significant step in expanding Silan’s integrated device manufacturer capabilities and strengthens its partnership with Xiamen, following a CNY12 billion (approx. US$1.68 billion) SiC power device fab launched last year.

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Huawei Cloud CEO demoted over data falsification scandal

On October 18, 2025, Huawei’s internal disciplinary committee reportedly imposed strict penalties on senior executives within its cloud computing business unit after uncovering “data falsification and economic misconduct.” Zhang Ping’an, Executive Director and CEO of Huawei Cloud Computing BU, was demoted three levels, given the largest possible pay cut, and issued a severe warning — a rare move that underscores the gravity of the offense.

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SiCarrier builds a new semiconductor arsenal: EDA tools, 3nm testing, and EUV patents

Shenzhen SiCarrier Technologies, a fast-rising semiconductor equipment firm closely linked to Huawei, is once again making headlines with a surge of breakthroughs and strategic moves. From electronic design automation (EDA) tools and 90 GHz ultra-high-speed oscilloscopes to new semiconductor material patents by its subsidiary Zhuhai Skyverse Technology, SiCarrier is emerging as a key driver of China’s quest for technological independence in advanced chipmaking.

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Taiwan’s smart robotics drive faces research gaps and integration hurdles

Taiwan’s Executive Yuan (Cabinet) is vigorously promoting the “10 New Major AI Projects,” focusing on smart applications, critical technologies, and digital infrastructure. Key technologies include silicon photonics (SiPh), quantum computing, and intelligent robots. However, compared with advanced Western countries, Taiwan invests less in basic research, potentially creating bottlenecks in developing core intelligent robot technologies.

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