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More countries, more buyers, and more cross-border deals marked this year’s conference, with Chinese companies making tech exports a top priority.

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Chinese AI firms rolled out a slate of new releases at this year’s WAIC, signaling no slowdown in development.

China Recap | AI ambitions scale new heights

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As patent cliffs approach and new mechanisms gain ground, COPD drugs like HRS-9821 are fast becoming coveted assets.

After Hengrui’s USD 500 million deal with GSK, which biotech firms are next in line?

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What powers digital devices? Delve into chip design, manufacturing bottlenecks, and semiconductor breakthroughs fueling global electronics.

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How do goods and people flow worldwide? Examine transport networks, logistics innovations, and policies shaping global connectivity.

Transportation

Once the go-to for in-vehicle chips, Nvidia is facing defections from Chinese carmakers amid delays, performance setbacks, and cultural disconnect.

From dominance to doubt: How Nvidia fumbled its shot at powering China’s cars

China’s tech ecosystem serves as a driving force behind the world’s second largest economy, influencing global digital markets.

DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, develops large language models and machine learning solutions for enterprise applications and scientific research.

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Trump export controls are expected to slash USD 8 billion from H20 chip revenue in Q2.

US wins if DeepSeek runs on American AI chips, Nvidia CEO says

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What grounds digital progress in physical form? Analyze chipsets, sensors, and advanced components driving device performance.

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Nvidia’s data center revenue surged 73%, but new export restrictions triggered a USD 4.5 billion writedown.

Blackwell rollout lifts Nvidia in Q1, but China loss stings

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Alibaba, China’s e-commerce giant, operates online retail marketplaces, cloud computing services, and digital payment networks across Asia and beyond.

Alibaba Cloud powers scalable cloud computing, data analytics, and cybersecurity solutions, supporting businesses’ digital transformation worldwide.

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Tencent, a Chinese tech conglomerate, invests in gaming, social media, and cloud services, supporting entertainment and connectivity worldwide.

The Chinese internet giants aimed to snap up one million H20 chips before the latest US curbs.

ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent stockpile billions worth of Nvidia chips

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Advantest's tools are in demand as AI pushes the limits of chipmaking.

This rising Japanese chip stock has a close correlation with Nvidia

Broadcom designs semiconductors, networking hardware, and software solutions that enable advanced connectivity and data infrastructure.

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With pre-training hitting its limits, Broadcom is gaining ground, but Nvidia’s dominance isn’t fading just yet.

Can Broadcom overtake Nvidia in AI chipmaking?

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Delays in Nvidia’s Thor chip production threaten its foothold as automakers double down on in-house alternatives.

Nvidia’s Thor chip setbacks test automaker confidence, opening doors for rivals

As Kansai cements its role as a high-tech hub, Hack Osaka 2024 will unite Japan’s startups, industry pioneers, and international investors to shape the future of tech collaboration.

Nvidia, Heralbony, and global tech leaders to converge at Hack Osaka 2024 to fuel innovation

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Speaking at the same event, Hyundai CEO Chang says hydrogen will be a key focus.