21 Nov
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OpenAI turns to Foxconn to build next-gen AI hardware in the US

Foxconn chairman Young Liu stated that the company would announce a collaboration with OpenAI at Hon Hai Tech Day (HHTD25). On the morning of November 21, Foxconn confirmed it will work with OpenAI to design next-generation AI infrastructure hardware and manufacture it in the US. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman later appeared via video call at HHTD25 to outline the partnership.

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21 Nov
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Taiwan foundry and tech manufacturing remains irreplaceable as exports surge

The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) announced on November 20 that Taiwan’s export orders reached US$69.37 billion in October 2025, down slightly by US$850 million or 1.2% from September but up significantly by US$13.92 billion, or 25.1%, compared to the same month of 2024. In New Taiwan dollars, this represents a 19.4% increase year-over-year. Cumulative export orders from January to October 2025 nearly hit US$600 billion, marking a 22.6% annual growth.

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21 Nov
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Foxconn unveils Model A EV platform tailored for Japan’s mobility market

On the opening day of Hon Hai Tech Day, Foxconn introduced a new reference EV, the Model A—its most concentrated focused push yet to tailor electric vehicles for specific industries and use cases. Jun Seki, chief strategy officer for the company’s electric-vehicle business, unveiled three distinct versions of the Model A on the main stage, each designed for different commercial and consumer needs. The vehicles combine advanced AI features with a modular component architecture aimed at driving down costs and broadening application scenarios.

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21 Nov
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Nexperia shockwaves hit auto industry as Europe and Japan slash output

The Dutch government recently suspended its administrative order against Nexperia and returned control of the chipmaker to its Chinese parent company, Wingtech Technology. While the move has softened diplomatic friction between the Netherlands and China, the supply-chain turmoil triggered by the dispute continues to ripple outward, forcing European and Japanese automakers to cut production.

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21 Nov
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US moves to bar CHIPS Act recipients from purchasing Chinese chipmaking equipment for 10 years

US lawmakers are advancing bipartisan legislation to prohibit companies receiving federal semiconductor subsidies from purchasing chipmaking equipment manufactured in China for the next decade. The proposal aims to harden supply chain security and ensure that American tax dollars do not indirectly strengthen Beijing’s technology sector.

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21 Nov
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Foxconn moves past the ‘assembler’ label with a deep dive into its integrated manufacturing stack

Hon Hai Tech Day (HHTD) opened on November 21, 2025, with founder Terry Guo present, as chairman Young Liu again rejected the long-held view that Foxconn is only a contract assembler. He underscored that the company’s real competitive strength comes from its fully integrated technology, manufacturing, and process-engineering stack.

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