EUV lithography is a complex, secretive manufacturing process that produces the world’s most advanced chips. Only one company in the world, Dutch firm ASML, is capable of harnessing the process.
Monthly Archives For December 2025
Nike is struggling to stay culturally relevant in China
Nike was once a status symbol among Chinese consumers, but increasingly, analysts say it is losing its cultural relevance.
Can China Unicom Get Its 4G Campaign Back On Track?
China Unicom, China’s second largest wireless operator, has been having a tough year so far, losing roughly 11 million wireless customers year-to-date (around 4% of its customer base). The carrier’s …
China set to keep rates steady for seventh month despite slowing economy
China is expected to leave benchmark lending rates unchanged for a seventh consecutive month in December, a Reuters survey showed, despite a depressed economy and deepening woes in the property sector …
China to allow export of rare-earth metals for civilian use
Amid the tariff war with the US, China has announced export control measures on rare earths, putting a squeeze on the precious metals.
Shenzhen mayor outlines city’s sci-tech progress during 14th Five-Year Plan period
A Shenzhen press conference on Thursday outlined the city’s progress in building a world-class scientific and technological innovation hub during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021–25), highlighting …
US approves $11 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, angering Beijing
The single most expensive U.S. weapons package to Taiwan came in 2019, when the first Trump administration approved the sale of 66 F-16V jets to Taiwan for $8 billion. The second Trump administration …
In the shadow of U.S. export controls, China rallies its own chip industry
The chip industry in China is hustling to overcome a Western tech choke hold, even as President Trump appears poised to loosen U.S. chip restrictions.
China’s 2015 Stock Market Crisis: Causes and Global Impact
Explore China’s 2015 stock market crisis, its causes, and potential global impacts. Understand what it meant for the U.S. economy and international trade.
China’s ByteDance signs deal to form joint venture to operate TikTok US app
TikTok’s Chinese owner ByteDance signed binding agreements to form a joint venture that will hand control of operations of TikTok’s U.S. app to American and global investors, in a big step toward avoiding a U.
China’s heat pump tech, Tokyo clarifies Taiwan stance to Beijing: SCMP’s 7 highlights
From Hong Kong Jimmy Lai’s trial verdict to China’s high-altitude tank threat, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
TikTok signs deal to give U.S. operations to Oracle-led investor group
The agreement aims to resolve a yearslong standoff between the popular social media platform and the U.S. government over national security concerns tied to China’s parent company, ByteDance.
TikTok says it signed agreements for new U.S. joint venture
TikTok Chief Executive Officer Shou Chew told employees that the social media company and its parent, ByteDance Ltd., signed binding agreements to create a US joint venture majority-owned by American …
