International News:

1. Intel has received a $3.5 billion federal subsidy from the U.S. government to boost the production of military-grade chips.

2. The Semiconductor Industry Association reports that global semiconductor sales reached $527 billion in 2023, with projections for 2024 exceeding $600 billion.

3. Tektronix has acquired EA Elektro-Automatik, aiming to target the electric vehicle and clean energy markets.

4. Intel has introduced the Intel® Core™ m Ultra processors, advancing the AI industry.

5. BlackRock and Microsoft are collaborating on investments in data centers and AI-supporting infrastructure.

6. Samsung Electronics is postponing the expansion of its P4 wafer fabrication capacity in Pyeongtaek, focusing instead on NAND Flash and high-bandwidth memory (HBM) production.

China News:

1. BYD has acquired Xi'an XW Bus for 166 million yuan.

2. GAC Group’s subsidiary, Ruiqi Mobility, has officially listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

3. Sako Microelectronics and Jinhangbiao’s General Manager, Mr. Song Shiqiang, attended the Shenzhen-Chongqing Basketball League sponsored by Jinhangbiao.

4. Seres plans to acquire Longsheng New Energy for 8.164 billion yuan, securing ownership of an automotive superfactory.

5. Lenovo will produce AI servers in India and establish an AI research lab there.

6. The 3GPP has approved its first 6G standard project focusing on use cases and demand, with a report led by a China Mobile representative.

7. Feel free to ask if you need more details on any of these topics!