Global Semiconductor Industry Updates

1. The 2026 China International Semiconductor Packaging and Testing Conference will be held in Pudong, Shanghai, on April 14-15.

2. The global display sector is experiencing explosive growth, with substantial progress made in 26 major technological breakthroughs and industrialization projects, including Mini/Micro display chips.

3. With a strong revenue of 35.9 billion yuan in 2024, Changdian Technology, the industry leader in mainland China, ranks third in the global semiconductor packaging and testing industry.

4. Chinese company GAC Group has released 12 automotive-grade chips and launched the “Automotive Chip Application Ecosystem Co-Construction Plan.”

5. The "2025 Semiconductor Industry Development Trends Conference and 2024 Annual (17th) Huaqiang Electronics Network Excellent Supplier & Outstanding Domestic Brand Awards Ceremony" hosted by Huaqiang Electronics Network was successfully held at the InterContinental Hotel in Shenzhen's Overseas Chinese Town! SLR Semiconductor (www.slkoric.com) was recognized as an Outstanding Domestic Brand for three consecutive years, with He Junju representing the company to accept the award.

6. According to Prismark's statistics, semiconductor sales are expected to grow by 17.3% in 2024, largely driven by growth in AI chip modules.

China Semiconductor Industry Updates

1. The China Semiconductor Industry Association (CSIA) recommends that, whether packaged or unpackaged, the origin of "integrated circuits" should be declared based on the location of the "wafer fabrication factory" when imported.

2. The Hubei Pilot Project is set to go into production with a total investment of 20 billion yuan.

3. Domestic semiconductor IP giant, Xinyaohui Technology Co., Ltd., plans to launch an A-share IPO.

4. Changdian Technology expects to achieve a net profit of around 200 million yuan in Q1 2025 (unaudited), a 50% increase compared to the 135 million yuan in the same period last year.

5. Zhejiang Province has launched its major project commencement event for the second quarter of 2025, with 54 major projects participating and a total investment of 228.1 billion yuan.

6. Chengdu Woge’s AMOLED photolithography project has begun, with a total investment of 628 million yuan.