Advanced Micro-fabrication Equipment (AMEC), a China-based semiconductor equipment manufacturer, has emerged as a formidable competitor to Applied Materials, Lam Research, and other big international rivals. Although China is still far from meeting worldwide standards in the field of semiconductor equipment, AMEC founder and CEO Gerald Yin believes that China can reach internationally technologically advanced levels within the next five to ten years.

Taiwan’s tech giants, such as TSMC, are expanding globally to mitigate risks from the US-China trade war and geopolitical tensions, facing challenges from regional language and cultural differences that impact their operations abroad. To counter, companies are rapidly adopting advanced AI solutions to overcome language barriers and improve communication.

Robust AI server demand boosted sales performance for ODMs including Inventec and Wistron in July 2024.