East Asian Technology Intelligence
Japan & China technology, translated and contextualized for Western readers
Huawei introduced ten new AI chipsets, including the next-generation Ascend 960 DT AI accelerator slated for Q1 2027, at its annual Huawei Connect event in Shanghai.
South Korea’s Climate, Energy and Environment Minister Kim Seong-hwan stated that AI could nearly triple national electricity demand, but the country will not meet this increase by expanding coal or gas power.
Beijing is increasingly focused on the national security implications of AI, prompted by perceived ‘warning shots’ such as a recent U.S. ban on Chinese companies accessing advanced AI chips.
This cybersecurity weekly report highlights the growing focus on product security compliance, driven by the EU’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) notification obligations taking effect.
The World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) reported a 135.1% year-on-year increase in the global semiconductor market for July 2026, setting a new record.
US-based Reward AI has released videos showcasing its Omnibody Model 1 (OM-1) foundational AI model for robots, which learns complex tasks solely from human movements captured by a wearable device.
Taiwanese server and storage solution provider AIC is participating in the AMD Embedded Summit Taipei 2026, exhibiting server motherboards powered by AMD EPYC processors and high-availability storage servers.
Huawei has introduced over ten new chipsets for AI computing infrastructure, including next-generation AI accelerators, CPUs, and high-speed connectivity chips, explicitly aiming to challenge Nvidia’s dominance.
Figure AI unveiled Helix 2.5, a new neural network for humanoid robots, on September 17, 2026.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated that the company expects to double its chip sales next year, citing the broad adoption of AI across industries and economies.
