Supply Relief as Zhongjin Gold Mine Reopens, Yet Molybdenum Shortages Persist

Shortage has become the key word in discussions about the molybdenum industry.

Huawei and Xiaomi Lead China’s Wearable Band Market With Record First-Half Shipments

China's Sweetener Market Heats Up as Allulose Emerges as the Next Big Sugar Substitute

Analysts caution that while allulose could be the “next erythritol,” widespread adoption will depend on whether companies can scale efficiently and bring prices down.

Huawei's Kirin 9020 Return Signals New Era for China's Semiconductor Industry

Huawei’s Kirin 9020 revival and China’s semiconductor equipment boom represent more than technological milestones—they signal a strategic push toward self-reliance amid global trade uncertainties. As domestic equipment matures and AI-driven demand surges, China’s semiconductor ecosystem may begin to rival the long-standing dominance of international suppliers.

Chinese Tech Giants Bring AI Into Critical Care with Advanced Medical Models

Apple Grapples With AI Talent Exodus as Tech Giants Compete for Top Researchers

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has famously said, “Missionaries will beat mercenaries,” emphasizing that researchers are motivated by mission alignment, research autonomy, and work environment. Wired recently reported that two researchers who briefly joined Meta returned to OpenAI within 30 days, suggesting that corporate culture and research direction play decisive roles.

Chinese Cleaning Robot Makers Dominate Global Market in H1 2025

China's Tech Giants Bet Big on AI Agents as Cloud Spending Surges

Leading Chinese internet companies are making substantial investments in AI infrastructure. In the second quarter, Alibaba's cloud business generated revenue of approximately $4.6 billion, a 26% year-on-year increase. Capital expenditure for the quarter reached $5.3 billion, marking a 220% year-on-year rise.

China's Big Six Banks Post Solid H1 2025 Results, but Margin Pressure and Retail Risks Loom

Despite these variations, the outlook voiced by executives was broadly similar. Management teams expect margin pressure to ease in the second half as the pace of repricing slows and loan-deposit dynamics stabilize. But they also recognize that sustainable growth will depend on expanding non-interest income, from wealth management to international operations.

Global Data Centers Enter Liquid Cooling Era as AI Demand Surges

“In China, intelligent computing power is expected to grow at a five-year CAGR of more than 46%, compared to less than 19% for general computing,” said Zhou Zhengang, Vice President of IDC China. “The data clearly shows incremental demand is coming almost entirely from intelligent computing.”