Analysis: China pairs Nexperia sanctions with exemptions, unveiling new supply chain playbook

China is using the escalating Nexperia dispute to showcase a new, flexible export strategy that mixes hardline control with selective exemptions. As the Dutch government’s takeover of the chipmaker triggered factory shutdowns in China, Beijing countered with both sanctions and relief measures, proving it can retaliate while also managing the global supply chain.

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Wiwynn’s 3Q25 revenue jumps 173%, profit doubles on explosive AI server demand

Wiwynn posted record third-quarter results for 2025, driven by surging AI and data center demand. Consolidated revenue jumped 172.8% year-over-year to NT$266.82 billion (approx. US$8.61 billion), while net profit rose 143.5% to NT$15.41 billion. The company reported gross, operating, and net margins of 8.8%, 7.3%, and 5.8%, respectively, reflecting improved scale and efficiency.

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AI drives shift to memory-centric computing, redefining semiconductor supply chains

The evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the semiconductor industry, shifting the focus from sheer compute power to memory-centric architectures. As AI models grow to handle longer contexts, multi-turn dialogues, multimodal inputs, and advanced tool integration, the primary bottlenecks are no longer processing speed but memory bandwidth and latency, according to industry experts.

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Google reportedly doubles down on Anthropic as AI startup nears US$350B valuation

Google is reportedly in early talks to expand its investment and deepen collaboration with AI startup Anthropic, which could see its valuation surpass US$60 billion after a new funding round. According to Business Insider, the partnership may involve strategic investments, including additional computing power, convertible debt, or launching a fresh financing round in early 2026.

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