Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Top China Tech News
- 01Policy
China Revises Integrated Circuit Layout Design Protection Regulation
CB Signal39China's revised 'Regulations on the Protection of Integrated Circuit Layout Design' will take effect on October 15th. This is the first comprehensive revision since 2001, increasing the number of articles from 36 to 54 to address issues like unclear protection scope, low infringement costs, and non-standard rights enforcement.
Why it mattersThe updated regulations aim to resolve the 'time lag' issue in intellectual property litigation for the chip industry, where long enforcement periods can negate commercial opportunities, thereby strengthening protection for original chip designs.
Science & Technology Daily · 7h ago - 02Commerce
TikTok Shop Mexico Sees 133x GMV Growth; China Energy Storage Exports Soar
CB Signal31TikTok Shop in Mexico experienced a 133-fold year-on-year increase in average daily Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) in Q3. Meanwhile, Chinese energy storage companies reported that 93% of their orders in Q3 were from overseas markets, and Latin American fast-moving consumer goods e-commerce exceeded $8 billion.
Why it mattersThis highlights significant cross-border e-commerce growth and the strong global demand for Chinese energy storage solutions.
TMTPost · 12h ago - 03Semiconductors
China Semiconductor Assembly & Test Sector Revenue Reaches $77.5B in H1 2026
CB Signal31In the first half of 2026, 14 companies in China's semiconductor assembly and test sector generated ¥77.557 billion in revenue. The sector is seeing significant investment, with companies competing to expand production capacity on a large scale.
Why it mattersThis signals robust growth and increasing investment in China's critical semiconductor packaging and testing industry, a key node in the global supply chain.
Ijiwei · 18h ago - 04EVs
China Adjusts VAT Export Rebate for NEVs; Tennis Player Earns $20M Annually
CB Signal31China's tax authorities will reduce the Value-Added Tax (VAT) export rebate rate for new energy vehicles (NEVs) from 13% to 9% starting April next year. Separately, over ten brands congratulated Zheng Qinwen on winning the China Open, with her annual income estimated at approximately 150 million yuan.
Why it mattersThe NEV tax rebate adjustment could impact the global competitiveness of Chinese EV exports, while the tennis player's earnings highlight the growing commercial value in individual sports.
TMTPost · 6h ago - 05Autonomy
Global Gasoline Car Sales Drop Below 50%; China Auto Profit Margins Decline
CB Signal31Global sales share for pure gasoline cars fell below 50% for the first time in H1 2026. In China's automotive industry, overall revenue profit margin decreased to 3.8%, with vehicle manufacturing profit margins hitting a low of 1.5%.
Why it mattersIntensifying price wars and extended payment terms in China's auto sector are straining the supply chain and raising quality risks, even as the market shifts towards electrification.
Huxiu · 13h ago - 06AI
China's Computing Power Enters Mass Production Phase; AI Sector Performance Accelerates
CB Signal23Domestic computing power in China is transitioning into a 'from 1 to N' mass production phase, leading to accelerated performance realization for companies in the AI industry chain listed on the STAR Market.
Why it mattersThis marks a significant step in China's domestic AI infrastructure development, suggesting a potential shift in global AI capabilities and supply chains.
STAR Market Daily · 1d ago - 07Semiconductors
Riscure completes nearly $200M Series B funding, founded by ex-ByteDance chip lead
CB Signal17Riscure, a computing power company, has closed nearly 2 billion yuan (approximately $197 million) in Series B financing. The company was founded by a former server chip R&D leader from ByteDance.
Why it mattersThis substantial funding round indicates strong investor confidence in China's domestic chip development capabilities and Riscure's potential to compete in the high-performance computing market.
STAR Market Daily · 13h ago