EMS watch: Celestica and Flex double down on platform-led data center builds; Sanmina and Jabil expand through M&A and diversified portfolios

Electronics manufacturing services (EMS) providers are sharpening their competitive positions around AI-era infrastructure, shifting attention from cyclical end markets to longer-cycle platform builds for cloud, networking, and data centers. Recent company updates from Celestica, Sanmina, Jabil, and Flex show a common playbook: move up the value chain, standardize repeatable system designs, and invest in power, thermal, and integration capabilities that shorten deployment times for hyperscale customers.

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Chinese AI chipmakers face mixed reactions to Nvidia H200 block

The US has confirmed that under a new set of stringent regulations, Nvidia’s H200 is permitted to be exported to the Chinese market, and Chinese customers have expressed strong demand. However, the Chinese government has shown no intention of granting approval, causing supply chain plans that were originally preparing to ship to be put on hold. Currently, the main obstacle to entering the Chinese market is the mindset of the Chinese authorities. From the Chinese government’s perspective, since domestic AI chips are already usable, there is no need to further allow China’s AI development to rely more heavily on the US and Nvidia.

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EMS watch: Chinese EMS champions reshape their playbooks around AI hardware, autos, and global delivery

A cluster of China’s leading electronics manufacturers and component suppliers is entering the new year with a clearer division of labor across the AI device wave, automotive electrification, and globalized manufacturing. Recent company filings, investor communications, and post‑autumn analyst commentary point to a common theme: growth is being pursued less through single-product cycles and more through platform capabilities—vertical integration, module-level design, and cross‑sector customer expansion—while capital market actions and overseas footprints are being positioned as strategic amplifiers.

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AOC Q27G4ZDP/WS debuts with a 4th Gen WOLED display

The AOC Q27G4ZDP/WS is a new, 26.5‑inch OLED gaming monitor positioned to deliver premium visual and gaming performance. The display introduces LG’s 4th Gen WOLED panel technology, featuring a 4-stack Primary RGB Tandem structure with AGLR (Anti-Glare Low Reflection) coating. The monitor arrives with a native QHD resolution and a 280Hz refresh rate, supported through both the single HDMI 2.1 and…

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The Asus PA32KCX 8K ProArt monitor is finally available for purchase

The Asus PA32KCX 8K ProArt Display made its debut 2 years ago. However, its official specifications were fully unveiled three months ago and today Asus announced the model’s pricing and availability. The Asus PA32KCX is available now in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland at a suggested retail price of €9199.90 / CHF 9199.90, including VAT, through specialist retailers, online stores, and the Asus…

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Asus launches Mac-friendly features for its ProArt Displays

Asus has unveiled a suite of new features for its ProArt display lineup, aiming to deliver a more seamless and color-accurate experience for users of MacBook, Mac mini, and Mac Studio devices. The updates center on tighter macOS integration, enhanced color management, and expanded workflow tools designed for creative professionals. A key addition is the Asus DisplayWidget Center for macOS, an…

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Sony transfers 51% of its TV business to TCL, will form a JV that will operate from April 2027

Sony and TCL have taken a major step toward reshaping the global home entertainment landscape, announcing that the two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding to pursue a strategic partnership that would see them form a new joint venture dedicated to televisions and home audio products. Under the proposed structure, the joint venture would assume Sony’s entire home entertainment…

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AI servers and chips push Taiwan December exports to record highs

Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) reported on January 20, 2026, that strong demand for IC manufacturing and AI servers propelled export orders to new heights in December 2025. With most IC manufacturing and AI server shipments originating from Taiwan, overseas production by Taiwanese firms—in China, Vietnam, Mexico, and elsewhere—has declined to 46.5%.

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