China’s drive for semiconductor self-reliance is advancing, with fresh momentum in advanced packaging. According to South China Morning Post, SJ Semiconductor, a key player in China’s advanced chip packaging sector, has secured approval to list on Shanghai’s STAR Market. The report notes that ...

With memory prices still climbing and no clear peak in sight, the impact is again spreading across consumer electronics as 2026 begins. Major PC makers, including Lenovo and Acer, have been preparing pricing adjustments since late February, while smartphones — led by Samsung’s newly launched Gal...

Chinese brand Meizu appears to be ending its smartphone operations. According to Jiemian News, citing sources, the company’s handset business has come to a halt and is expected to formally exit the market in March 2026. The report indicates that Meizu’s Flyme Auto in-vehicle system unit will ...

Apple is reportedly exploring Chinese memory suppliers as prices continue to climb. According to Commercial Times, citing Wccftech, sources say Apple is evaluating products from major Chinese memory makers for potential use as early as the iPhone 18 series, as well as MacBooks. The move aims to enha...

Amid tightening memory supply, cutting MLC NAND output is becoming a clear trend among major memory makers—but Samsung’s 2D NAND era could end sooner than expected. According to The Elec, the company may halt 2D NAND production at Hwaseong Line 12 as early as March and converting the facility in...