Reports indicate that many outstanding South Korean research scholars have been moving to Chinese universities. These experts hold world-class authority in foundational fields of cutting-edge technologies such as semiconductors, batteries, and quantum computing—areas marked by intense global competition. It signals that, amid escalating US-China rivalry for advanced technology supremacy, China is actively recruiting top South Korean talent to accelerate its R&D efforts.

Taiwanese electronics maker Inventec announced on April 28 that its board of directors has approved an investment plan of up to US$85 million to establish a manufacturing facility in Texas, marking the latest move by a major original design manufacturer (ODM) to expand US operations. The investment follows similar commitments by fellow Taiwanese ODM giants Foxconn, Wistron, and Wiwynn.

Reuters reports that DeepSeek, a Chinese generative artificial intelligence firm previously embroiled in controversy over excessive personal data collection, has partially adopted South Korea’s regulatory recommendations. After a two-month suspension of new downloads, the company has reinstated its services, allowing South Korean users to once again access DeepSeek via app stores. Observers note that DeepSeek’s return poses competitive challenges to domestic firms as US tech giants intensify efforts to capture market share in South Korea.