China Tech Industry Highlights

1. SenseTime Releases "Rixin 6.0" AI Model

   • On April 10, SenseTime introduced the "Rixin 6.0" AI model, focusing on "strong reasoning" and benchmarking against advanced international models like GPT-4o.

2. XPeng Launches 2025 AI-Powered 7-Seater X9

   • The new XPeng X9 comes standard with Turing AI autonomous driving and features 496 component upgrades, with 35% of parts renewed.

3. MediaTek Dimensity Developer Conference Held in Shenzhen (April 11)

   • Expected to showcase the next-generation Dimensity chips and AI computing technologies.

4. OPPO Find X8 Series Launch (April 10)

   • OPPO released its new flagship smartphone, featuring LUMO imaging technology.

5. Samsung Semiconductor Denies "Suspending China Business" Rumors

   • Samsung officially clarified that its Xi’an factory operations remain normal, and wafer foundry collaborations are unaffected.

6. SK Hynix Overtakes Samsung as DRAM Market Leader

   • In Q1 2025, SK Hynix secured a 70% market share in HBM (High Bandwidth Memory), surpassing Samsung in DRAM revenue for the first time.

International Tech Industry Highlights

1. Nvidia’s AI Chip H20 Export Restrictions Temporarily Suspended

   • The White House paused restrictions on H20 chip exports to China after a meeting between Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Donald Trump.

2. Tesla Saudi Arabia Product Launch (April 10)

   • Tesla held a product launch event in Riyadh, possibly related to its Middle East market strategy.

3. Microsoft’s 50th Anniversary Celebration & Major Copilot Update (April 5)

   • Microsoft hosted an event at its Redmond headquarters, announcing significant upgrades to its AI assistant Copilot.

4. Intel Vision 2025 Conference (April 1-2)

   • Intel showcased next-gen AI computing and chip technologies.

5. Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Presentation (April 2)

   • Nintendo revealed new details about the Switch 2, including potential hardware specifications and launch titles.

6. Google Cloud Next Conference (April 10-12)

   • Focused on the latest advancements in AI and cloud computing, including enterprise AI solutions.

Policy & Industry Impact

• The U.S. imposed a 34% tariff on Chinese chips, which may drive up prices of key components like CPUs and GPUs.

• Global 6G Technology and Industry Ecosystem Conference (April 10-12, Nanjing), discussing future communication trends.