Recently, Shanghai Naan successfully secured a sensor designation project from a globally renowned automotive company. The designated product is the EVAP fuel pressure sensor, which will supply the South American and European markets, with mass production planned for early 2026 and a lifecycle of approximately 7 years. This overseas designation is significant, acting as a … Read more
On September 30, 2025, the Dutch government froze the global operations of Nexperia, a semiconductor company controlled by Chinese capital, citing “national security”. Simultaneously, the Amsterdam Court of Appeal ruled to suspend the position of the Chinese CEO. This dual restriction is not an isolated bilateral event; it is deeply intertwined with the United States’ … Read more
The international situation is changing rapidly, and the undercurrents of technological competition are surging. On November 20, China faced a critical juncture in both diplomatic and technological fields. Prime Minister of Japan, Sanae Takaichi’s erroneous remarks triggered a strong reaction from China. The spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs clearly stated: “If Japan refuses … Read more
Hello everyone, I am Lao Chen. Recently, a piece of news has gone viral online: the Netherlands has “returned” the Chinese company Nexperia, which it had controlled for over a month. The term used is “suspend intervention,” which is quite deliberate. Today, I will discuss this topic with you. At the end of September, the … Read more
Abstract: This article takes the acquisition of the Dutch chip company Nexperia as a starting point, combining the main viewpoints from the article “The Alarm of Nexperia: Can Europe Ensure Its Technological Future Amidst US-China Competition?” published in the November 13, 2025 issue of the US magazine Foreign Policy. It systematically analyzes the deep-rooted causes … Read more
The Tulip is About to Wither: The Global Chess Game Behind the China-Netherlands Semiconductor Standoff International Observation ยท In-Depth Analysis 1. The Netherlands’ Probing and China’s Thunderous Counterattack Recently, Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao had a phone conversation with Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs Karremans. Wang Wentao clearly stated that the measures taken by the … Read more
On November 4, NVIDIA’s stock price plummeted nearly 4% in a single day, evaporating $1.4 trillion in market value. Behind this is the Chinese Ministry of Commerce’s notice on export controls for certain industrial-grade diamonds. This material, praised as “extremely smart” by Russian media, is the core lifeline of chip manufacturing, with over 77% of … Read more
India’s Successful 3nm Automotive Chip Tape-Out: A Technological Breakthrough or a Strategic Play? The New Global Chip Landscape Revealed “India can make 3nm chips now? Is this going to take away China’s semiconductor jobs?” Recently, India’s announcement of the “successful tape-out of 3nm automotive chips” has raised many questions in the industry. As a chip … Read more
Source: Content from the Business Times, thank you. U.S. President Trump is expected to announce tariffs on imported chips as early as this week, with market estimates suggesting rates could range from 25% to 100%. Industry insiders point out that these chip tariffs could have profound impacts on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and Taiwanese … Read more