In recent days, global analysts have focused their attention on an investigation initiated by Taiwanese authorities. According to the official statement, the authorities are examining claims that SMIC, the largest Chinese chip manufacturer, might have used a shell company to conduct operations on the island. This alleged shell company presented itself as a Samoan enterprise, potentially serving as a cover for the recruitment and exposure of Taiwan’s technical talents. Given Taiwan’s critical role in advanced semiconductor production, any hint of irregular practices raises concerns among market analysts and professionals operating within the financial markets.
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD continues to dominate the market, showcasing impressive financial results. According to the company's latest report, BYD has not only secured its position among industry leaders but also set new records due to effective business practices and sustained demand for its products.
Tesla has once again become the focal point of the automotive world. This month, there has been a significant increase in the sales of their electric vehicles, even amidst the political controversy surrounding the company's CEO, Elon Musk.
Meta Platforms, the company behind renowned platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is currently testing its first in-house chip designed specifically for training artificial intelligence (AI) systems. This marks a significant milestone in the tech giant’s strategy to reduce reliance on external providers, such as Nvidia, and to take greater control over its technological infrastructure.
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Xpeng is boldly expanding into new technological frontiers by developing humanoid robots. At the recent parliamentary session, CEO He Xiaopeng announced that the company is prepared to invest up to 100 billion yuan (approximately US$13.80 billion) in this emerging field. Although current investments are modest, they are seen as the initial steps of a long-term strategy expected to extend over the next two decades.
A Chinese startup specializing in artificial intelligence, DeepSeek, has recently shared data on the expenses and revenues associated with its popular models V3 and R1. The startup claims a theoretical profitability ratio of up to 545% per day, although it cautions that actual earnings will be significantly lower. This marks the first time a company from Hangzhou has disclosed financial data for the post-training phase – when trained AI models perform various functions, for instance through chatbots.
Recent moves by American lawmakers have reignited debate over the regulation of digital assets. In particular, discussions focus on repealing the obligation for decentralized finance platforms (DeFi) to report transaction data to the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This proposal, which was extensively covered by The Wall Street Journal, could have a significant impact on the evolution of the crypto sector and the broader decentralized finance landscape.
