At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, China’s major exhibitors prominently showcased products under the banner of “innovation,” drawing significant attention on the show floor. However, some observers noted that many Chinese products closely resemble existing concepts from global companies, with industry insiders accusing Chinese firms not only of imitation but also of repackaging copied designs as independently developed innovations.

China’s largest battery maker, CATL, said it had signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Nio, deepening ties between two of the country’s most influential players in the EV ecosystem.

Semiconductor test solution supplier WinWay recorded its highest-ever revenue in December 2025, fueled by strong demand from artificial intelligence (AI), high-performance computing (HPC), and application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) customers. The company’s December revenue reached NT$928 million (US$29.44 million), up 103.79% year over year and 48.42% from November.