Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Top China Tech News
- 01Policy
China Resumes Gallium Exports to Japan After Four-Month Pause
CB Signal31China resumed gallium exports to Japan in May after a four-month suspension, with Japan being the sole destination for these strategic metal shipments. This marks a shift following earlier restrictions on rare earth magnet sales.
Why it mattersThis development signals a potential easing of supply chain tensions for critical materials essential to the semiconductor industry.
SCMP China Future Tech · 3d ago - 02Semiconductors
Chipmakers Enter Equipment Manufacturing Sector
CB Signal31Chinese chip manufacturers are beginning to produce chip manufacturing equipment. This move represents a diversification and deepening of capabilities within China's semiconductor industry.
Why it mattersThis vertical integration aims to reduce reliance on foreign equipment suppliers, a critical step for China's long-term semiconductor self-sufficiency goals.
TMTPost · 3d ago - 03AI
Chinese AI Knowledge Platforms Go Global
CB Signal13Chinese AI knowledge payment platforms are expanding into overseas markets, offering courses and services to international audiences. This expansion targets global demand for AI education and expertise.
Why it mattersThe internationalization of these platforms signals an increasing global competitiveness of Chinese AI-driven educational services and a potential challenge to established Western providers.
TMTPost · 2d ago - 04Semiconductors
DIY Upgrade Doubles GTX 1650 Graphics Card Memory and Performance
CB Signal9A hardware enthusiast successfully upgraded an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 graphics card from 4GB to 8GB of GDDR6 video memory by replacing the memory chips. This modification nearly doubled the card's performance in synthetic benchmarks. The upgrade is specific to certain GTX 1650 models with TU106 cores and 1GB GDDR6 memory modules.
Why it mattersThis showcases the potential for hardware modding to extend the life and capability of existing components, though it highlights the limitations of consumer-grade hardware modifications.
CnBeta · 3d ago