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October 2
- National Day Drone Show Suddenly Cancelled Before Start, Convenant Bureau: Ionospheric Scintillation Observed Over Victoria Harbour➀ The National Day drone show was suddenly cancelled before it began due to ionospheric scintillation observed over Victoria Harbour; ➁ The Convenant Bureau explained that the drone performance required high-precision satellite positioning systems, which were disrupted by the ionospheric scintillation; ➂ The disruption could lead to unexpected accidents with drones swaying and potential collisions or crashes.
September 2
- China Warns Japan: Economic Retaliation if Semiconductor Equipment Sales Restrictions Strengthened➀ China has warned Japan that it will retaliate economically if Japan strengthens restrictions on the sale of semiconductor manufacturing equipment to Chinese companies. ➁ Senior Chinese officials have reiterated this stance during recent meetings with Japanese officials. ➂ Toyota, one of Japan's major companies, has expressed concerns that new semiconductor controls could lead to China cutting off essential mineral supplies necessary for automotive production.
August 30
- Netherlands Considers Not Renewing ASML's Maintenance Permit for China Under US Pressure➀ The Dutch government may not renew the permit allowing ASML to provide maintenance services to China, which expires at the end of 2024. ➁ This decision is reportedly made under pressure from the United States. ➂ The non-renewal could lead to some equipment becoming inoperable as early as 2025.
August 26
- Shenzhen Huaqiangbei Experiences PC Building Boom as PS5 Sells Out Despite Higher Prices➀ The release of the game 'Black Myth: WuKong' has led to a surge in demand for high-performance PCs and PS5 consoles in Shenzhen's Huaqiangbei district. ➁ PC hardware sales have increased significantly, with some components experiencing price hikes due to supply shortages. ➂ Despite a price increase of several hundred dollars, PS5 consoles are selling out rapidly, with consumers eager to purchase them.