Huawei’s Mate 70 launch stirs US scrutiny amid chipmaker clampdown

Huawei unveiled its Mate 70 series in late November, and by early December, the US imposed new restrictions targeting China’s semiconductor sector. Analysts speculate the high-profile release, promoted with the slogan “Strong enough to take off,” may have reignited US concerns, particularly over chips produced by SMIC, now under heightened scrutiny with subsidiaries flagged for “FN5” regulation.

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EV charging station company Zerova expects 20% revenue growth in 2025

EV charging specialist Zerova, a subsidiary of power supply maker Phihong Technology, expects performance in 2024 to remain roughly on par with 2023, but is eyeing a 20% increase in revenue next year as demand continues to grow in Asia and Europe, while the situation in North America will depend on Donald Trump’s policies once he takes office, says company chairman Alex Lin.

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GenAI drives consumer demand for faster, differentiated 5G connectivity services, according to Ericsson report

The rapid growth of generative AI (GenAI) and its proliferating applications is driving the need for telecom operators to optimize and expand their 5G systems. According to Ericsson’s 2024 Global Consumer 5G Report, released on December 5 in Taiwan, this trend presents significant opportunities for telecom operators and equipment vendors as 5G users increasingly demand differentiated network connectivity services.

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China counters US by proposing 20% price reduction on domestic products

China has unveiled countermeasures following Trump’s recent announcement of a 10% tariff on Chinese imports. On December 5, the Ministry of Finance of the People’s Republic of China (MOF) released a draft proposal that would grant domestic products a 20% price evaluation advantage in government procurement, creating a significant barrier for foreign competitors in the bidding market.

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