As MWC 2025 concluded, Far EasTone’s EVP of Network Technologies & Operations, Jason Kuo, outlined key telecom trends, emphasizing that 6G is taking clearer shape, with AI emerging as a core pillar of next-generation networks. Kuo, who has been with Far EasTone since 2009, underscored the growing convergence of AI and network infrastructure.

China-based start-up Butterfly Effect claims to have launched the world’s first General AI agent, Manus. The company aims to capitalize on the momentum of “Chinese-branded AI” following DeepSeek’s success. However, industry response over the past week has been muted, as experts believe the startup lacks the crucial components needed to outshine its predecessor.

AI development has become the key growth driver for NAND flash storage applications, leading to a significant surge in computing power and “storage capacity.” According to Tai Wei, CEO of China Flash Market (CFM), the NAND market is swiftly emerging from the shadows seen in 2024. NAND costs are expected to stabilize in the second quarter before rising generally in the third quarter.

Intel is actively reaching out to the server supply chain to establish a major cooling alliance, utilizing its developed superfluid cooling technology. The unsung heroes behind this initiative are Taiwanese cooling manufacturers, including Mandala Worldwide and Microloops. Several companies are reportedly attempting to implement this technology, with product commercialization expected to begin in 2025, particularly for water-cooling plate designs.