China files for over 200,000 LEO satellites, challenging global spectrum allocation

According to data from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), China filed in December 2025 to secure frequency and orbital resources for more than 200,000 low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites spread across approximately 14 constellations. This filing represents an unprecedented move in the global competition for LEO satellite networks.

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Huawei steps up 2026 smartphone offensive, Pura series targets market share

Despite ongoing US restrictions on Huawei’s access to 5G smartphone chips and Google Mobile Services (GMS), the company has re-established a strong position in China by advancing its HarmonyOS ecosystem and pushing for semiconductor component breakthroughs. In 2025, Huawei briefly returned to the top of China’s quarterly smartphone sales rankings and currently remains among the market’s top three vendors by share.

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Samsung reclaims top spot in global DRAM market with record quarterly revenue

Samsung Electronics has reclaimed its position as the world’s leading DRAM supplier in the fourth quarter of 2025, reporting record revenue of KRW27.7 trillion (US$19.2 billion) in the segment. The company’s overall revenue reached a quarterly high of KRW93 trillion, with operating profit hitting KRW20 trillion, supported primarily by strong memory sales.

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CES 2026 sparks debate over Chinese product innovation

At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, China’s major exhibitors prominently showcased products under the banner of “innovation,” drawing significant attention on the show floor. However, some observers noted that many Chinese products closely resemble existing concepts from global companies, with industry insiders accusing Chinese firms not only of imitation but also of repackaging copied designs as independently developed innovations.

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Realme and OnePlus return to Oppo: Three-brand integration to counter supply chain and market pressure

China’s smartphone industry opened 2026 with a major consolidation move, as Realme formally returned to the Oppo group as a sub-brand and integrated with fellow sub-brand OnePlus. The restructuring is intended to strengthen competitiveness through shared resources and coordinated brand strategy amid mounting supply chain pressure and intensifying market competition.

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