Sumitomo bakelite will increase production of semiconductor packaging materials in the world, and the production capacity is expected to increase by 44% by 2023

Survival Rules for Turbulent Times: A Compilation of the 20 Most Unmissable Core Insights from the 2026 Tsinghua PBCSF Forum

A dialogue between Zhu Min, former Deputy Governor of the People's Bank of China and former Vice Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund; Michael Spence, 2001 Nobel Prize winner in Economics and Philip H. Knight Professor Emeritus of Management at Stanford Graduate School of Business; and Masaaki Shirakawa, former Governor of the Bank of Japan, at the 2026 Tsinghua PBCSF Global Finance Forum.

Chixin Semiconductor Reports Exclusive UWB Supply Win for Samsung’s Galaxy SmartTag3

Chixin Semiconductor（驰芯半导体）, a Changsha-based chip designer, has secured exclusive supply of the ultra-wideband chip for Samsung’s（三星）Galaxy SmartTag3, according to an October 18 report based on an interview with founder and chairman Jing Zhenhai. The reported selection gives the Chinese supplier a place in an international consumer-electronics product, although shipment volumes and contract value were not disclosed.

Runjian Signs US$200 Million Overseas AI Inference Contract, Keeping Computing Resources in China

Runjian（润建股份）disclosed on October 18 that its wholly owned subsidiary Wuxiang Yungu（五象云谷）had signed a one-year AI token services contract with an unidentified overseas company. The agreement includes a US$200 million minimum annual purchase commitment, equivalent to approximately CNY 1.338 billion, with computing resources hosted in China and services accessed remotely through an API.

China Proposes Export Restrictions on 23 AI Technologies, Keeps API Services Outside Large-Model Transfer Rules

China’s Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Science and Technology published proposed additions to the country’s technology-export catalogue on October 16, covering 23 AI technologies. Accompanying guidance distinguishes transfers of restricted technology from services such as overseas API access, while a temporary registration requirement has already taken effect.

Semight Instruments Plans Hong Kong Listing to Broaden Offshore Financing Options

Semight Instruments（联讯仪器）, a Suzhou-based supplier of test instruments and equipment, has secured board approval to pursue an H-share listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange’s Main Board. The proposal advances the company’s plans to broaden offshore financing access, although shareholder approval and regulatory procedures remain outstanding.