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Sunday, June 28, 2026

Top China Tech News

  1. 01
    Semiconductors

    Apple lobbies US for special access to Chinese memory chip supplier

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    Apple is lobbying the US government to secure a special channel to Chinese memory chipmaker Changxinox (CXMT) to alleviate cost pressures on the iPhone 18 Pro. Without lower-cost DRAM from CXMT, the memory cost for the new iPhone model could triple, significantly impacting profit margins.

    Why it matters

    This move signals Apple's strategic pivot to diversify its critical component supply chain amidst rising costs and potential geopolitical tensions.

    CnBeta · 1d ago
  2. 02
    Platforms

    G7 Easy Flow releases AI wearable for trucking's "last two meters"

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    G7 Easy Flow has launched "Pai Pai Dou," the first wearable AI hardware for the trucking industry. The 30-gram device magnetically attaches to a windshield and automatically records video when the vehicle stops, uploading footage to the cloud when returned to its base.

    Why it matters

    This development extends AI's reach beyond the vehicle cabin, enhancing logistics visibility and security for the crucial handover of goods.

    36Kr · 1d ago
  3. 03
    AI

    AI laser mosquito zapper raises $2.7 million via crowdfunding

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    A Chinese startup, Photon Matrix Lab, has raised $2.7 million on Indiegogo for its AI-powered laser mosquito zapper. The portable device uses AI for targeting and is currently navigating complex sensor calibration and Western safety regulations.

    Why it matters

    This crowdfunding success highlights global interest in novel AI applications for consumer products and the challenges of international market entry.

    SCMP China Future Tech · 10h ago
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    Semiconductors

    Nvidia tops data center Ethernet switch market with $15.4 billion revenue

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    Driven by AI demand and data center expansion, the global data center Ethernet switch market reached a record $15.4 billion in Q1 2026, a 39.8% year-over-year increase. Nvidia emerged as the market leader in revenue for the first time, surpassing competitors.

    Why it matters

    Nvidia's ascendancy in the Ethernet switch market solidifies its dominance across the entire AI infrastructure stack beyond just GPUs.

    CnBeta · 1d ago
  5. 05
    Energy

    CATL CEO doubts solid-state EV battery inflection point before 2030

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    Robin Zeng, CEO of CATL, expressed skepticism about solid-state batteries reaching a commercial inflection point before 2030. He indicated that the viability of these next-generation EV batteries has yet to be established.

    Why it matters

    CATL's cautious outlook suggests a longer timeline for next-generation battery commercialization, impacting the pace of EV technological advancement.

    SCMP China Future Tech · 3d ago