China’s automotive sector faces mounting profit pressure despite growing sales volume, with the average profit margin dropping to a near five-year low of 4.1% in 2025, according to the China Automobile Dealers Association. Dong-Shu Cui, secretary-general of the China Passenger Car Association, revealed that total industry profits reached about CNY461 billion (US$66.3 billion) in 2025, up only 0.6% year-over-year.

After years of disruption, Taiwan’s offshore wind sector is approaching a decisive inflection point in 2026. Development momentum was previously slowed by labor shortages during the pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war, surging construction costs, and an EU complaint to the WTO over Taiwan’s localization policies, which temporarily stalled project approvals. With these headwinds gradually easing, the government is now preparing to restart large-scale expansion.

Msscorps held its year-end gathering on February 1, 2026, during which chairman Chi-Lun Liu highlighted the company’s two decades of deep expertise in semiconductor testing and analysis. Having established a global footprint across 12 facilities in Taiwan, China, the US, and Japan’s key semiconductor hubs, Msscorps has seen monthly revenues hit record highs since the second half of 2025, signaling the start of a new growth phase.

ASE Technology Holding is accelerating capacity expansion across multiple locations to meet rising demand for advanced packaging and testing services, with projects underway in northern, central, and southern Taiwan, as well as in China and Malaysia. The company estimates that capital expenditure could reach US$6 billion in 2026, reflecting continued investment in equipment and facilities.