After months of speculation, US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on October 30, 2025, at South Korea's Gimhae Air Base in Busan. As many analysts predicted, the two leaders steered clear of the Taiwan question and instead focused on easing specific trade frictions, including restrictions on US soybean exports to China and Chinese rare earth shipments to the United States

On 30 October 2025, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met in Busan, South Korea, in a summit that could redefine the global trade and technology order. It marked their first meeting since Trump's return to the White House and their second in six years, a long-awaited rematch that drew worldwide attention

Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced a growth strategy prioritizing "crisis management investment" in AI, semiconductors, and quantum technology to address economic and security risks. Key officials have been appointed to lead these efforts

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the global semiconductor supply chain and accelerating transformation in IC packaging and testing. As Qualcomm moves into the AI data center space to challenge Nvidia, OSAT vendors are entering a new phase of technology upgrade and supply-chain reorganization

Taiwan currently shines on the global stage with three standout industries: its healthcare system, electronics manufacturing services (EMS), and semiconductors. Though each sector's competitive edge stems from unique factors, they all share one crucial—and arguably most important—common denominator: the sustained, multi-generational commitment of the nation's social elites. This commitment is measured not in years, but in cycles of sixty years, known as a jiazi in the traditional Chinese calendar

As Google, AWS, Meta, and Microsoft keep ordering Nvidia's AI GPUs, they are simultaneously accelerating in-house application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) projects to cut reliance on Nvidia. Yet, according to supply chain insiders, Nvidia's five strategic pillars — ranging from product velocity to ecosystem control —continue to cement its dominance in AI computing

Samsung Electronics is expected to deliver a surprising performance in the third quarter of 2025, successfully reclaiming the top position in the global memory market, signaling a strong recovery in its semiconductor business. However, as its memory division expands shipments and market share rebounds, industry observers have shifted their attention to whether its stagnant non-memory businesses, namely foundry and system LSI, can stage a turnaround

While advanced packaging technologies first gained traction in high-end smartphones, it was the supply crunch of AI chips in 2023 that truly mobilized the semiconductor industry around this emerging field. As demand for advanced packaging surged, the industry quickly turned to a familiar solution: standardization, one of its most time-tested strategies for managing complex supply chains and reducing the communication overhead between players across the value chain

DIGITIMES attended SEMICON West 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona, where the event set an 18-year record for both attendance and exhibitor participation. In an exclusive interview, SEMI president and CEO Ajit Manocha shared insights on the show's success and the evolving semiconductor market landscape

SEMICON West 2025, held for the first time in Phoenix, Arizona, showcased unprecedented momentum in the local semiconductor industry driven by TSMC's massive investments. The collaborative efforts of Phoenix's real estate, government, and academic sectors to rebuild a semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem go far beyond what media reports or White House declarations reveal

With the momentum behind artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure continuing to accelerate, industry giants Nvidia and AMD are preparing to launch next-generation chip architectures in 2027. These innovations are expected to significantly drive demand for AI servers, reshaping the supply chain and pushing the boundaries of data center design

China's technological advancement remains a central focus of global attention, with social media frequently showcasing local tech applications and innovations. Yet for many outside observers, the actual situation in China continues to fuel curiosity and skepticism, prompting many to wonder what lies beneath the polished surface

TSMC reported a record net profit of NT$452.3 billion (approx. US$14.8 billion) in the third quarter of 2025, surpassing expectations and pushing its first nine months' earnings to NT$1.21 trillion, already exceeding the full-year 2024 total of NT$1.17 trillion. However, Chairman C.C. Wei's demeanor marked a notable shift from previous years, emphasizing disciplined expansion amid strong AI demand

The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to John Clarke, Michel Devoret, and John Martinis for their groundbreaking experimental work demonstrating macroscopic quantum tunneling, a phenomenon showing that quantum effects can manifest in systems large enough to be observed directly

Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries—long praised for their affordability and safety—are gaining traction among Western automakers. As cost-conscious electric vehicles (EVs) enter the spotlight, global giants like Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis are increasingly building out product lines centered on LFP battery technology