MWC CEO exclusive interview: How MWC transforms into a cross-industry platform in new telecom landscape

On the eve of MWC Shanghai’s opening, Francesc Fajula, CEO of Mobile World Capital (MWC) Barcelona, made his first whirlwind visit to Taiwan and granted an exclusive interview with DIGITIMES. He provided an in-depth analysis of how MWC evolved from a traditional telecom trade show into a cross-industry innovation platform. He also discussed differences in digital transformation across countries and emerging shifts in future industry competition.

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GaN’s paradox: surging demand, sinking profits

Under pressure from low-cost competition in China, many application sectors are struggling to turn a profit. Recently, the compound semiconductor gallium nitride (GaN) industry has seen reports of major manufacturers experiencing fatigue and reduced willingness to invest, even considering more aggressive strategies. This could trigger sectoral shifts within the “non-China GaN supply chain.”

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Trump’s drone orders mark strategic pivot to US production and tighter airspace controls

US President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders aimed at reshaping the country’s drone ecosystem, marking a strategic pivot to bolster domestic manufacturing and tighten airspace controls. The directives—”Unleashing American Drone Dominance” and “Restoring American Airspace Sovereignty”—are designed to strengthen the industrial base, enhance national security, and accelerate the adoption of next-generation aviation technologies.

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Xiaomi and rivals eye the mind-reading frontier: AI glasses evolve from smart to sentient

Xiaomi unveiled its first AI smart glasses on June 26, describing the device not merely as a wearable but as a next-gen personal intelligence terminal. Equipped with the Xiao Ai voice assistant, the glasses enable real-time interaction via voice commands and visual input, delivering instant contextual feedback through integrated camera and AI processing.

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