Education Supervision Office of the State Council: all localities should continue to implement the policy of "no less than" salary income of compulsory education teachers

Beyond Capital: Why Europe Needs Industrial Partners, Not Just Investors

Europe’s reindustrialization is creating new opportunities for Chinese companies. However, the winners will not necessarily be those seeking quick acquisitions or rapid market access. The real opportunities belong to companies capable of embedding themselves into Europe’s industrial ecosystem and supporting the long-term transformation of local industries.

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.

Another Look at China's Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment Industry

For years, China has been building up its own semiconductor manufacturing equipment industry – it's maybe time for the country to make its presence heard.