Taiwan’s tech leader urged investment in power infrastructure for AI era
As AI reshapes global industries and geopolitical dynamics, Taiwan’s business leaders are sounding the alarm on a critical yet often overlooked piece of the equation: power.
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Intel is undergoing its most sweeping transformation in decades under new CEO Lip-Bu Tan, who is steering the company away from the ambitious—but turbulent—era of Pat Gelsinger. Since taking the helm in early 2025, Tan has moved quickly to flatten Intel’s management structure, tighten focus on customer needs, and realign the company around software-driven, AI-centric chip development.
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China’s 28nm foundry capacity to hit 31% by 2027 as SMIC, HLMC, Nexchip ramp up
China is rapidly expanding mature-node chip production at key sites, including SMIC’s fabs in Beijing, Shenzhen, Shanghai Lingang, and Xiqing; Hua Hong Semiconductor’s phase-two 12-inch fab in Wuxi; Nexchip Semiconductor’s N3 facility; and the second-phase 12-inch project by Beijing Yandong Micro Electronic. With these ongoing investments, analysts estimate China’s global share of 28nm capacity could exceed 31% by 2027.