China

• Exclusive: China mandates 50% domestic equipment rule for chipmakers, sources say - China is requiring chipmakers to use at least 50% domestically made equipment for adding new capacity, three people familiar with the matter said, as Beijing pushes to build a self-sufficient semiconductor supply chain. The mandate is one
• China accuses Netherlands of making 'mistakes' over chipmaker Nexperia - Beijing and Amsterdam are locked in a war of words over technology transfer.
• China factory activity picks up in December as orders rebound ahead of holidays - Chinese factory activity expanded for the first time in eight months in December, as orders picked up ahead of holidays and builders rushed to finish projects, according to surveys released Wednesday. The official purchasing managers index
• China urges Netherlands to correct Nexperia 'mistakes' - China urged the Netherlands on Wednesday to immediately correct its "mistakes" and remove obstacles ​to ensuring the stability of the global chip production ‌and supply chain. "The Netherlands remains indifferent, and stubbornly insists on
• China manufacturing activity expands for the first time since March, beating expectations - China’s economy ended the year on a slightly less gloomy note as manufacturing, services and construction activity all improved in December.
• Cheap Solar Is Transforming Lives and Economies Across Africa - Chinese panels are now so affordable that businesses and families are snapping them up, slashing their bills and challenging utilities.
• China's 'Flying Aircraft Carrier' Just Took To The Skies For The First Time - China's massive unmanned aircraft carries a payload of other smaller drones and has just had its first successful flight. Here's what we know about it.
• Copper on pace for best year since 2009 as AI demand, supply fears fuel record price rally - Analysts say copper's record-breaking run could continue next year, citing supply disruptions and masssive spending on artificial intelligence.
• With Live Artillery and New Warships, China Practices Blockading Taiwan - China flew bombers and fired long-range artillery during a second day of exercises designed to show its ability to claim the island-democracy by force.
• Elon Musk envisions humanoid robots everywhere. China may be the first to make it a reality - China has made the development of humanoid robots a strategic priority in its tech battle with the U.S.