➀ Chinese researchers have successfully executed the first quantum attack on widely used encryption algorithms using a D-Wave quantum computer, posing a significant threat to military and banking sectors. ➁ The attack targets SPN algorithms, which are considered crucial for digital security. ➂ The researchers warn that the future of encryption is at stake, and traditional encryption methods may soon become obsolete.

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➀ Macron warns that if the EU continues with its traditional agenda, it may be left behind by the market and could collapse; ➁ The EU's problem is not just short-term economic difficulties but a lack of advanced productivity; ➂ The EU has been struggling to keep up with technological advancements in new energy and renewable energy sectors, with China taking the lead; ➃ China's automotive industry is gaining ground in Europe, raising concerns among EU policymakers.

➀ Dell'Oro reports a 10% YoY decline in global telecom capex in H1 2024; ➁ Operators are scaling back investments in 5G and fixed broadband due to factors like inventory build-up, weaker demand in key regions, and technology monetization challenges; ➂ Global carrier revenues are expected to grow at a 1% CAGR over the next three years.

➀ China's IC exports reached $104 billion in the first eight months of 2024, a 24.8% increase; ➁ The strong growth despite the recent global downturn in the semiconductor industry; ➂ The recovery is attributed to the global semiconductor market.

➀ China's IC exports reached $104 billion in the first eight months of 2024, marking a 24.8% year-on-year increase; ➁ This growth is more than 1.5 times the level of a decade ago; ➂ Despite a downturn in the global chip industry in 2023, China's IC export growth rate improved from 3.5% in 2022 to 18.2% in August 2024.

➀ The NSTC reports that China's semiconductor industry is 10 years behind Taiwan's; ➁ The focus is on the significance of advanced technology and innovation in the chip industry; ➂ The need for Taiwan to preserve its competitive advantage is highlighted; ➃ The strategies and investments of Taiwan in the chip sector are discussed.

➀ Huawei is shipping its Ascend 910C AI Accelerator to NVIDIA customers in China; ➁ The move comes as the US imposes trade restrictions on AI hardware, making it challenging for Chinese tech giants to source NVIDIA chips; ➂ Huawei aims to compete with NVIDIA in the AI chip market with its new chip.

➀ China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced two domestically-made lithography systems; ➁ The systems include a KrF scanner for 130nm ICs and an ArF scanner for 65nm chips; ➂ China's technology is catching up with Canon, Nikon, and ASML, though still behind in EUV; ➃ Nikon's history of lithography development showcases the rapid progress in the field; ➄ ASML dominates the high-end market with EUV technology, while Nikon and Canon focus on DUV systems; ➅ SMEE is China's leading producer of IC lithography equipment; ➆ The US sanctions on ArF immersion systems push China to accelerate development.

➀ China is pressuring domestic companies to buy homegrown AI chips instead of NVIDIA products to promote the localization of the semiconductor industry in response to US sanctions. ➁ Regulatory agencies have advised companies against purchasing NVIDIA's H20 chips for AI model development and operation. ➂ The policy is not a direct ban but implemented through guidance, aiming to avoid harming domestic AI startups and escalating tensions with the US.

➀ China has over 3,500 smartphone-related enterprises, with Guangdong, Shandong, and Hunan leading in numbers; ➁ The industry shows rapid growth with smartphone production exceeding 560 million units in the first half of 2024; ➂ The article highlights the importance of Shenzhen and Dongguan as major smartphone production hubs, with OPPO and vivo's parent company BBK leading the way; ➃ The article also discusses the shift of Chinese electronics manufacturing to Vietnam, with a focus on semiconductor industry development.

➀ Electronics production in developed countries is showing slow growth or decline in 2024; ➁ Taiwan and South Korea have seen strong growth, driven by AI servers and smartphones; ➂ Vietnam and India are experiencing significant production growth, with Vietnam benefiting from Samsung's investment and India from multinational manufacturing; ➃ China remains dominant but growth has slowed as companies shift manufacturing overseas.

➀ The FBI's pursuit of a China-based botnet led to the operators 'burning down' their network; ➁ The botnet, operated by 'Integrity Technology Group', was used to gather intelligence on critical US infrastructure; ➂ The botnet operators attempted to launch a DDoS attack on the FBI but failed.

➀ Tesla's BEV market share dropped from 19% to 17% in the first five months of 2024; ➁ BYD is just one point behind Tesla at 16%; ➂ The BEV portfolio of legacy automakers like Volkswagen and Geely-Volvo stood at 7 and 8 percent, respectively.

➀ China's semiconductor industry is on the mend, emerging from a downturn; ➁ Over 30 projects are underway, covering various stages from signing to production; ➂ The projects include a wide range of areas such as EDA.

➀ Chinese scientists have successfully used Starlink satellite signals to detect a stealth target; ➁ The method relies on analyzing electromagnetic signals from a Starlink satellite; ➂ This new technology shows potential for detecting drones and stealth aircraft.

➀ AMD has concealed Taiwan branding on Ryzen CPU packaging ahead of China market launch; ➁ The company has used a black sticker to erase origin information; ➂ This follows a history of China's prohibition on mentioning Taiwan on product packaging.

➀ SMIC has reduced its capital expenditure from $12 billion to $8 billion in the first half of 2024. ➁ The company's spending on buildings and facilities has dropped significantly, as has its investment in machinery and equipment. ➂ SMIC's R&D expenditure as a percentage of revenue has also decreased, from 11.4% to 10.1%.

➀ For the first time in over five years, US semiconductor sales surpassed those of China in July, with $15.4 billion versus $15.2 billion. ➁ Global chip sales reached $51.3 billion in July, an 18.7% increase from July 2003 and a 2.7% rise from June 2024. ➂ The Americas experienced a 40.1% year-to-year sales increase, while sales in Japan and Europe declined by 0.8% and 12.0% respectively.