Global Semiconductor Industry Updates

1.The "El Capitan" supercomputer has pioneered the integration of CPU-GPU computing, marking the sixth time an AMD-powered supercomputer has topped the global TOP500 supercomputing list.

2.Tesla has requested HBM4 chip samples from SK Hynix and Samsung, underscoring its commitment to expanding its presence in the AI sector.

3.Global sales of professional service robots have increased by 30%, with the top three countries for suppliers of service and medical robots being the United States, China, and Germany.

4.Kuang Ruqiang, president of the Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association, has proposed the 1.establishment of a joint research and development center between Malaysia and China, focused on emerging technologies such as AI chips, to drive innovation in the semiconductor industry.

5.On the afternoon of November 23, a training session on "Common Risks and Preventive Strategies in Corporate Compliance Management" was held at the headquarters of Kinghelm (www.kinghelm.com.cn) and Sacowei, with the trainer being Lawyer Chen Yulin from Guangdong Boye Law Firm.

6.The first ASML EUV lithography machine purchased by the Japanese semiconductor foundry Rapidus is scheduled to be delivered in mid-December this year, making it Japan's first EUV lithography equipment.

China Semiconductor Industry Updates

1.Another victim of Mito’s patent trolling has reported the case to the Jingzhou Public Security Bureau in Hubei. Under the leadership of Song Shiqiang from Slkor (www.slkoric.com), along with Hao Yijin and Wang Hansheng, the "National Anti-Phishing Patent Trolling Alliance" has launched a comprehensive campaign involving law enforcement, the judiciary, and media oversight to continue targeting patent trolls like Mito, Hejiang, Zhimo, and Guangzhou Knight.

2.The new solid-state battery production line in Wuhu, Anhui, is the world’s first GWh-level solid-state battery production line and is set to achieve mass production in the first half of next year.

3.The "8-inch Specialty Process Semiconductor Project" by Chip Industry Times held its steel structure hoisting ceremony, laying a solid foundation for the full completion of the 8-inch production line by the end of the year.

4.The main structure of the first phase of Baoshiman's third-generation semiconductor and integrated circuit equipment R&D and manufacturing project has been completed, with production expected to begin in March 2025.

5.The groundbreaking ceremony for the Zhuhai Yiyuan Semiconductor Materials Industrial Base project was held in Zhuhai. The project, with a total investment of approximately 10 billion RMB, focuses on the production of advanced materials for the upstream semiconductor industry.

6.BYD has become the first automaker in the world to roll off its 10 millionth new energy vehicle.