China’s rural-to-urban strategy reshapes global tech dominance

China’s “Xinchuan” initiative, a national endeavor to supplant foreign technology and imported products with homegrown capabilities, stands as a cornerstone…

China narrows AI gap with US, but investment constraints loom

According to the latest AI Index Report released by Stanford University’s Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence Institute, China is rapidly catching up…

Taiwan auto parts maker says US tariffs hurt American carmakers, plans Mexico expansion

Hiroca Holdings Ltd. sees limited impact from US tariffs as it reduces China production for American market and plans expansion…

French quantum startup Quably eyes Taiwan for strategic semiconductor, academic partnerships

French quantum computing firm Quably is seeking deeper ties with Taiwan’s semiconductor industry and top academic institutions, as part of…

FCS Machinery maintains stable outlook thanks to low US exposure

Despite the machinery sector’s vulnerability to global tariff hikes, plastic injection molding machine maker FCS Machinery has reported minimal exposure…

Ennostar eyes AI optical communications market with 3-year microLED upgrade plan

Ennostar is developing three AI optical communication technologies—microLED, VCSEL, and CW-DFB LD—setting upgrade targets for the next few years, with…

Trump excludes some electronics from reciprocal tariffs

Smartphones and electronic integrated circuits, among other products, now qualify for the “semiconductor” exemption.

5 Memorable Things to Do in the Sprawling Scotts Bluff, Nebraska

Escape the hustle and bustle in Scotts Bluff County. Known as Nebraska’s Landmark Country, this picturesque region—comprised of the cities…

U.S. tech tariff exemptions offer relief for Apple and TSMC clients—while China still faces higher rates

The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released updated tariff guidelines on the evening of April 11, setting a…

US announces tariff exemptions on smartphones, PCs, and servers, benefitting Apple

US Customs and Border Protection announced a series of tariff exemptions, mainly covering smartphones, PCs, servers, displays, and semiconductors. The…