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China reportedly to boost RISC-V adoption despite challenges replacing x86 and Arm
Recent reports indicate that China plans to issue guidance encouraging nationwide use of RISC-V chips for the first time. The plan will reportedly be drafted by eight relevant departments under Beijing’s authority, with policy guidance expected to be released in March at the earliest.
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Trump’s ‘America First’ rattles supply chains as Qualipoly Chemical expands with precision
Since Trump assumed the presidency, global supply chains have been thrust into a vortex of disruption. Amid the upheaval, Qualipoly Chemical Corp. (QPC) is fortifying its production capacity with calculated resolve. The Annan plant, a linchpin in this strategy, is gearing up to churn out UV-curable materials, with mass production slated for the fourth quarter of 2025.
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Foxconn pioneers breakthrough in ultra-secure quantum communications
In a major breakthrough for quantum communications, a joint research team from Taiwan and Japan—led by Foxconn’s Hon Hai Research Institute (HHRI)—has significantly enhanced the stability and security of quantum key distribution (QKD) systems.
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Trump card: Did US pressure sink Samsung’s Baidu 2nm chip deal?
Samsung Electronics’ potential collaboration with Baidu on advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips may have been disrupted due to increased US pressure on China, according to industry sources. The setback could create difficulties for Samsung’s business initiatives in China.
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Alibaba’s Qwen AI takes on DeepSeek, taps Nvidia RTX 4090 for low-cost AI scaling
Just six weeks after DeepSeek-R1 launched with open-source model weights and app updates, Alibaba’s Qwen (Tongyi Qianwen) AI model is accelerating its efforts to compete. Selected as Apple’s AI partner in China, Qwen is now positioning itself as a major challenger to DeepSeek-R1.
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Samsung’s China revenue surges 54% on Trump tariffs-driven chip stockpile rush
Samsung Electronics’ revenue from China soared 53.8% in 2024 to KRW64.9 trillion (US$448 billion), driven by concerns over potential tariffs under President Donald Trump’s administration. Chinese manufacturers are ramping up semiconductor stockpiles in anticipation of trade restrictions, South Korea’s iNews24 reported, citing Samsung’s annual business report.
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Taiwan science parks see record sales in 2024 despite weak results for communications sector
The National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) has disclosed the combined output of Taiwan’s three major science parks reached NT$4.76 trillion (US$144.42 billion) in 2024, setting a record high with an increase of 20.73% from 2023, driven mainly by demand for emerging technologies, such as AI, and advanced semiconductor processes.
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Asian perspectives 7: How emerging tech powers are navigating the battle between the U.S. and China
The Breakthrough Technology Dialogue held in Singapore at the end of February saw participation from technology experts across various countries. However, the discussions were largely influenced by Asian perspectives, with Chinese viewpoints being particularly prominent. Even in private conversations, there was limited opposition to China’s stance.
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Intel names Lip-Bu Tan as CEO to drive turnaround
Intel has appointed Lip-Bu Tan, a seasoned semiconductor industry leader, as its new chief executive officer, effective March 18. Tan, who previously served on Intel’s board until August 2024, will also rejoin the board, succeeding interim co-CEOs David Zinsner and Michelle Johnston Holthaus.