During Qualcomm’s latest earnings call, CEO Cristiano Amon described DeepSeek-R1 as a turning point for the AI industry, driving the shift of AI inference from the cloud to edge devices. He highlighted that DeepSeek-R1 strengthens Qualcomm’s competitive position, as its chips are optimized for efficient on-device AI processing, reducing dependence on cloud-based computing.

Taiwan boasts advanced industrial clusters for semiconductors, AI servers, and network communications, which contribute to the country’s substantial manufacturing sector. Aside from generating foreign exchange revenue through exports, it encourages investment growth, equipment and material imports, and job development.

China will end subsidies for new renewable energy projects in June 2025, marking a pivotal shift in global clean energy dynamics just as Donald Trump’s return to the White House signals reduced US support for the sector.