International News:

1. Samsung Electronics has agreed to acquire Oxford Semantic Technologies, a UK-based startup specializing in technologies for more complex artificial intelligence (AI) applications.

2. Merck will acquire semiconductor metrology and inspection equipment provider Unity-SC, with the transaction including a price of €155 million (approximately 1.223 billion RMB), expected to be completed by the end of 2024.

3. Texas Instruments CEO Haviv Ilan stated that China, the largest semiconductor market, has resumed growth, with a sequential increase of 20%.

4. The US government has designated Kenya as an "important non-NATO ally" and will deepen cooperation in semiconductors and artificial intelligence.

5. The SLKOR official Douyin account has gained over 21,000 followers and 51,000 likes on videos within six months of its launch. The video "Principles of Bridge Rectification" has exceeded 36,000 likes and over 3.47 million views.

6. Nvidia is developing a version of its AI chip based on the new Blackwell GPU architecture specifically for the Chinese market, tentatively named "B20". This version will comply with previous US export control policies.

China News:

1. Forbes China has released the "2024 China's Best CEOs" list, with the top ten CEOs including Pinduoduo's co-CEOs Chen Lei and Zhao Jiazhen, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun, and Ningde Times CEO Zeng Yuqun.

2. Huawei has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against MediaTek, potentially involving 5G (or including 4G, 3G, etc.) cellular mobile communication technology.

3. The top 5 in the Chinese smartphone market in Q2 2024 have seen a major reshuffle, with overall market growth led by Huawei and Xiaomi.

4. Zhejiang Xingyao Semiconductor has officially launched a new generation of small-size Band 2, Band 3, and Band 7 duplex chip products, all in a 1411 size format (1.4mm x 1.1mm), a global first.

5. BOE Rui Shi Technology's flexible dimming film and electronic device development project has a total investment of 158 million RMB, with an initial production capacity of 10,000 units per month expected after completion of the first phase.

6. Anhui's first semiconductor photomask produced by Crystal Integrated has been unveiled, filling a gap in the province's semiconductor industry and further enhancing local competitiveness in the field.