Huang Renxun and Japanese Prime Minister Discuss the Importance of AI Robots for Japan

Huang Renxun and Japanese Prime Minister Discuss the Importance of AI Robots for Japan

On the 21st, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba held a meeting with Nvidia CEO Huang Renxun at the Prime Minister’s official residence to discuss topics such as AI research and development. Shigeru Ishiba stated that cooperation between Japan and the United States is essential for the effective use of robotic technology, while Huang Renxun pointed … Read more

U.S. Companies Boldly Court the Chinese Semiconductor Market, While Japanese Firms Proceed with Caution

U.S. Companies Boldly Court the Chinese Semiconductor Market, While Japanese Firms Proceed with Caution

By Chen Yan, Columnist for Observer Network Executive Director of the Japan Research Institute (China) The fifth China International Import Expo, which opened on November 5, saw around 400 Japanese companies participating, according to data from the Japan External Trade Organization. Since the opening, I have been almost daily immersed in the expo venue, visiting … Read more

The Reluctant Revival: Japan’s Semiconductor Industry in the Last Decade

The Reluctant Revival: Japan's Semiconductor Industry in the Last Decade

This article is from the WeChat public account:Yuan Chuan Research Institute (ID: caijingyanjiu), Author: He Luheng, Cover image from: Visual China In August 2022, eight Japanese companies, including Toyota, Sony, Kioxia, and NEC, jointly established the new national semiconductor team, Rapidus. The Japanese government generously provided a subsidy of 70 billion yen. The Latin meaning … Read more

Can Japan Reclaim Its Status as a Semiconductor Powerhouse?

Can Japan Reclaim Its Status as a Semiconductor Powerhouse?

This article is from the WeChat public account:Qin Shuo’s Circle of Friends (ID: qspyq2015), Author: Chen Gang, Original title: “What Has Japan Done to Become a Semiconductor Power?”, Cover image from: Visual China The Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, industry, and media are eagerly hoping that the chip factory established by Rapidus in … Read more

Homemade Guns with 3D Printing? Japanese Media Suggests It May Contribute to Rising Illegal Weapon Ownership

Homemade Guns with 3D Printing? Japanese Media Suggests It May Contribute to Rising Illegal Weapon Ownership

Japan is one of the countries with the strictest gun control in the world.According to reports, Japan has a total population of about 125 million, with fewer than 10 deaths per year due to gun violence. Therefore, the assassination of Shinzo Abe shocked the entire Japanese society. How difficult is it to legally own a … Read more

Japan’s Robotics Industry Faces Competition from China

Japan's Robotics Industry Faces Competition from China

Written by Chen Yan, Columnist for Observer Network Executive Director of the Japan Enterprise (China) Research Institute The importance of semiconductors, photovoltaics, batteries, and drones to a country’s economy is undeniable. In the early stages of these technologies, Japanese companies played a crucial role in research and development, production, and market expansion, outperforming companies from … Read more

The Unending Legacy of Bie Tingfang

The Unending Legacy of Bie Tingfang

Written by Tang Ruili On March 14, 1940, Bie Tingfang, the local warlord who had ruled the Wanxi region for decades, was defeated in the internal strife of the Kuomintang faction. This warlord, who had fought for decades, fell ill in shame and anger, realizing that he had reached the end of his life when … Read more