18 Apr
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Foxconn chairman says Taiwan is poised to lead in AI, but trade uncertainty looms

As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes global industry, Foxconn Chairman Young Liu believes Taiwan stands at a pivotal crossroads—uniquely positioned to lead, yet vulnerable to shifting geopolitical and trade headwinds. Speaking at the Chinese National Federation of Industries (CNFI) on April 17, Liu offered a candid assessment of both the challenges and opportunities ahead in the AI era.

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18 Apr
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China reins in self-driving hype as regulations crack down on ‘blindfolded smart driving’

Chinese automakers have set ambitious targets to introduce Level 3 (L3) autonomous driving technology starting in 2025. Companies including GAC, Zeekr, Xpeng, and Chery have announced plans for aggressive rollouts of L3 and even Level 4 (L4) systems over the next two years. However, the primary challenge facing the industry is regulatory rather than technological. The broader adoption of these autonomous driving systems depends heavily on the establishment of detailed nationwide regulations.

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18 Apr
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Zhipu AI becomes first of China’s ‘AI Six’ to pursue IPO

Zhipu AI (Beijing Zhipu Huazhang Technology), a prominent Chinese AI startup, has launched its initial public offering (IPO) process, becoming the first of China’s “AI Six” to step onto the public markets. The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) confirmed that Zhipu signed an IPO counseling agreement with China International Capital Corp. (CICC) on March 31, 2025, and filed its pre-listing documentation in April. The company could formally apply for listing by the end of 2025.

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18 Apr
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7 key things TSMC CEO CC Wei revealed about AI, US expansion, and tariff risks

TSMC delivered a strong first-quarter 2025 earnings call, raising its full-year revenue forecast and reinforcing its position as a key player in the AI-driven chipmaking boom. The market was particularly impressed by TSMC’s second quarter forecast and that the company has not revised downward its full-year revenue outlook despite recent tariff and AI ban challenges. Despite macroeconomic uncertainties, TSMC maintains its projection of nearly 25% growth in US dollar revenue for 2025, surpassing the overall wafer manufacturing industry’s growth rate.

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