Sunday, October 11, 2026
Top China Tech News
- 01Policy
China Drafts Basic Safeguards for Gig Workers
CB Signal52China has issued draft regulations to extend labor law protections to its gig and platform workers, aiming to cover this growing segment of the flexible workforce facing irregular pay and intense work. The proposed rules seek to establish basic safeguards for an estimated 84 million workers in sectors like ride-hailing and food delivery.
Why it mattersThis move signals Beijing's intent to formally integrate the large and often precarious gig economy into its traditional labor framework, addressing social stability concerns while potentially increasing operational costs for platform companies.
SCMP China Future Tech · 2d ago - 02Semiconductors
CXMT Aims to Lead in Next-Gen DRAM with 4F² Architecture
CB Signal41Chinese memory chip maker CXMT is accelerating its next-generation DRAM technology development and plans to launch DDR5 RDIMM server memory products using a 4F² memory cell architecture by the end of this year. Industry sources suggest that if successful, CXMT could commercialize this key technology route approximately two years ahead of Samsung Electronics.
Why it mattersThis potential advancement by CXMT could significantly disrupt the global DRAM market, challenging established players like Samsung and potentially altering supply chains for high-performance computing and AI server memory.
CnBeta · 7h ago - 03Policy
China Details 'New Productive Forces' Development, Eases Fund Rules
CB Signal39China has outlined 19 measures to foster "new productive forces," clarifying development paths for emerging industries. Separately, the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) proposed lowering the threshold for establishing equity funds to 50 million yuan, while prominent businessman Yu Faxiang is under investigation, with two A-share companies responding to the probe.
Why it mattersThese policy shifts signal Beijing's strategic focus on technological advancement and industrial upgrading, coupled with measures to stimulate the financial markets and address corporate governance issues.
TMTPost · 1d ago - 04Semiconductors
Japan's Photoresist Giants Announce Price Hikes for 2026
CB Signal31Japan's top three photoresist manufacturers—JSR, Tokyo Ohka Kogyo, and Shin-Etsu Chemical—will implement a new pricing system starting October 1, 2026, with base price increases of 15% and higher hikes for ArF contract and spot prices. These increases are attributed to rising raw material costs, capacity shifts towards AI chip production, and increased export control compliance expenses.
Why it mattersThis coordinated price increase by key photoresist suppliers will place pressure on global chipmakers' costs and could accelerate the push for domestic alternatives in markets facing export restrictions.
Ijiwei · 2d ago - 06EVs
AITO M9 Series Surpasses 40,000 Deliveries as Sales Rise
CB Signal12Seres announced its September sales report, indicating 29,271 new energy vehicles sold, a 20.7% increase month-over-month. The AITO M9 series has achieved cumulative deliveries exceeding 40,000 units in 16 weeks, maintaining its position as the top-selling model in the over 500,000 yuan segment, especially with the new M9 Ultimate long-wheelbase version entering delivery. The company also previewed the AITO M8, equipped for L3 autonomous driving.
Why it mattersThis sales milestone for the AITO M9 highlights strong consumer demand for premium, tech-forward electric vehicles in China and indicates progress in autonomous driving system integration within the domestic automotive industry.
Leiphone · 1d ago