ViewSonic VX2758-4K-PRO-2 (2025) with a dual-mode 4K IPS display is launched in China

ViewSonic VX2758-4K-PRO-2 (2025) a.k.a. ViewSonic VX2758-4K-PRO-2 (new) is a new dual-mode gaming monitor for China. It shouldn’t be confused with the ViewSonic VX2758-4K-PRO-2 which was announced in 2024. The two monitors have identical designs and footprints, connectivity, and ergonomic options, but different displays. ViewSonic VX2758-4K-PRO-2 (2025) has a 27-inch IPS display with a 4K…

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FET launches enterprise AI consulting platform, partners with TIPC to drive smart port operations

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the role of telecom operators, expanding their reach beyond traditional network infrastructure to enterprise solutions. Far EasTone Telecommunications (FET) has taken a major step in this direction with the launch of its proprietary “FET AI Model Agent” platform for external clients, marking its official entry into the enterprise and public sector AI consulting and application market.

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Hygon delivers blowout 1Q results amid surge in domestic AI, compute demand

On April 22, Hygon Information Technology, a top Chinese high-performance chipmaker, posted its first-quarter 2025 earnings, surpassing analyst forecasts. Driven by accelerating demand in AI and general-purpose computing, the company saw sharp increases in both revenue and profit, sustained R&D spending, and a dramatic recovery in operating cash flow. A surge in advance orders further underscored rising confidence in China’s domestically developed processors.

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China’s CIS turn spurs a foundry revival at legacy nodes

As US-China tensions escalate, semiconductors have emerged as a strategic flashpoint. Beijing has tightened oversight of chip origin labeling, with the China Semiconductor Industry Association (CSIA) and customs authorities jointly classifying products from US firms—such as Analog Devices (ADI), Texas Instruments (TI), and Microchip Technology—as “Made in USA,” subjecting them to retaliatory tariffs.

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Taiwan adopts ‘Three-Chains’ strategy amid intensifying US-China rivalry

Taiwanese government officials warn that the intensifying US-China rivalry is reshaping the world’s economic landscape with unpredictable consequences. In response, Minister of Foreign Affairs Chia-lung Lin emphasized Taiwan’s “Three-Chain strategy” to navigate these turbulent times: forging a “global democratic value chain,” reinforcing the “Indo-Pacific first island chain,” and cultivating a “non-red supply chain.”

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Nichia wins patent infringement ruling against Everlight in Germany, seeks EUR2.5 million in damages

Japanese materials giant Nichia previously filed a patent infringement lawsuit in Germany against Taiwan LED manufacturer Everlight Electronics and its German subsidiary. The local court recently issued a final ruling recognizing Everlight’s patent infringement, prompting Nichia to seek damages of EUR2.5 million (approx. US$2.88 million).

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