On October 9, Nexperia said it had been hit by an export control order barring the export of certain components and sub-assemblies made in China, effective October 4, 2025 — a situation the company deems a force majeure event under its contracts. Nexperia said it is assessing the broader impact...

According to ijiwei, Japan is China’s largest source of semiconductor equipment imports amid chip export curbs. Citing data from the General Administration of Customs, the report notes that in 2024, China imported a total of USD 47.066 billion in semiconductor equipment, with USD 14.3 billion comi...

According to CBS NoCut News, more than 300 South Korean R&D professionals were employed at Huawei as of this June, underscoring a growing trend of Korean science and engineering talent seeking new opportunities in China. Sources emphasized that these individuals are not ethnic Koreans of Chinese...

According to Reuters, citing a bipartisan investigation by U.S. lawmakers, loopholes in efforts by Washington and its allies to curb China’s chipmaking capabilities have allowed Beijing to purchase nearly $40 billion worth of advanced semiconductor equipment. Reuters, citing an investigation by...

According to South Korean outlet FNnews, China is accelerating its semiconductor ambitions, drawing more than half of global semiconductor startup investments. Citing research from the Korea Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI), the report shows that between 2015 and 2025, Ch...