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This is an important breakthrough. This story is making headlines in China, and what stands out is the equitable recognition accorded to all contributors, highlighting the importance of collaboration in our part of the world. It's unfortunate that this coverage overlooks the vital contribution of Professor Ma Lei from Tianjin University. The process of perfecting the material commenced at Georgia Tech and advanced through collaborative efforts with colleagues at the Tianjin International Center for Nanoparticles and Nanosystems, Tianjin University, China. Professor De Heer, Regents’ Professor of physics at Georgia Tech and Professor Ma Lei, the centre's director are co-authors of the paper and jointly founded the centre in Tianjin.

First working graphene semiconductor could lead to faster computers Researchers have created a functional semiconductor from graphene for the first time, creating the possibility of computer chips with greater performance and efficiency

Consumer in China are keen to go green!

Chinese EV makers on course to smashing 8.5 million sales target: industry China’s EV market is expected to maintain strong growth momentum in the fourth quarter of 2023, thanks to new launches and discounts offered by carmakers, industry players and observers said.

Working in this sector in recent days has been thrilling! The timing of a surprise launch, impressive sales figures, and the overall buzz, and that's just within China, have made it quite an interesting experience. Reading the corresponding Western headlines has been equally enlightening. Teardowns are progressing rapidly, and like many others, I'm eagerly anticipating the breakdown of domestic versus international content percentages.

Huawei Mate 60 Pro smartphone hands-on look: world-beating camera, OK chip Huawei’s Mate 60 Pro has a groundbreaking ‘telemacro’ camera lens and excellent speakers. Its chip is behind the latest from Apple or Qualcomm, but an achievement given the US sanctions on its Chinese maker.

After the announcements of the last few weeks, signalling the central government relaxing its oversight of domestic Big Tech companies, this is also welcome news.

Intel deepens China presence with Shenzhen chip innovation centre The US chip giant partnered with the Nanshan district government and local tech firms on a centre focusing on AI, chip applications and edge computing.

Provincial governments in China are making moves to boost technology sector.

Guangzhou puts US$29 billion into funds for semiconductors, other hi-tech fields The city’s programme follows various technology initiatives recently launched by the municipal governments of Beijing, Shenzhen and Hangzhou to help boost China’s economic recovery.

TechInsights, declaration last month that SMIC had begun using 7-nanometre process to produce semiconductors has received extra push in news today. COVID might have slowed things down with repeated lockdowns across the country but domestic players are still driving ahead.

China’s top chip maker said to reach tech level on par with global giants SMIC took two years to achieve the leap from 14-nm to 7-nm, faster than TSMC and Samsung, TechInsights said.

TechInsights, declaration last month that SMIC had begun using 7-nanometre process to produce semiconductors has received extra push in news today. COVID might have slowed things down with repeated lockdowns across the country but domestic players are still driving ahead.

China’s top chip maker said to reach tech level on par with global giants SMIC took two years to achieve the leap from 14-nm to 7-nm, faster than TSMC and Samsung, TechInsights said.

Be interesting to see if this has a similar impact to white good scheme back in 2008 that was used to boost domestic consumption

Shenzhen turns to electronics subsidies to boost economy Consumers will be able to get back as much as 15 per cent on purchases of eligible electronics, with a preliminary list including thousands of Huawei listings but none for foreign brands.

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The Foxconn Hon Hai Tech Day had some interesting announcements, in particular 3 new E-vehicles, two saloons and a bus under a new spin-off name Foxtron.

Foxconn launches three made-to-order electric vehicle concepts Foxconn is among the technology companies targeting EVs as a source of growth beyond low-margin electronics assembly.

It's not a platform that we found worked for our tech clients in the region. Confirms why we work so hard on the domestic platforms.

Microsoft Folds LinkedIn Social-Media Service in China LinkedIn said it would replace its Chinese service, which restricts some content to comply with local government demands, with a job-board service lacking social-media features.

I remember my first trip to Wuxi more than 25 years ago. The local government had ambitious plans even then. Great to see the changes over the years.

China-Korea venture develops new semiconductor industrial estate The municipal government of Wuxi and memory chip giant SK Hynix have teamed up to develop the China-Korea Integrated Circuit Industrial Park.

A good read. Clearly reflects what we have been witnessing for quite some time.

China Is Exporting More Sophisticated Products Despite Trade War The technological level of China’s exports increased through the trade war with the U.S., according to a new ranking, which predicts the Chinese economy will grow faster than India’s over the next decade.

Big news for domestic chip makers.

Loongson files US$542 million IPO in Shanghai to fund chip growth Loongson’s fundraising is another move by China’s state-led industrial sector to amass the financial and technological muscles to stake its turf in next-level technology. The development and production of home-grown chips and integrated circuits is one of the 10 priorities under the Made in Chin...

It's been a busy time at Techworks as well, with face-to-face meetings back on and events as ChinaPLas, MWC and electronica China.

China posts rapid trade growth in April as recovery races ahead BEIJING — China extended its impressive trade performance in April, with exports unexpectedly accelerating and import growth hitting a decade high, in a boost…