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US CHIPS Act Second Round Subsidy List Released, Semiconductor Supply Chain Restructuring Accelerates

The US Commerce Department announced the second round of CHIPS Act subsidies—TSMC Arizona receives up to USD 6.6B, Samsung Texas USD 4.6B, marking a new phase in global semiconductor capacity layout.

Global Smart Manufacturing Market Expected to Exceed USD 420B in 2026

Latest reports show AI-driven smart factory solutions as the top growth engine at 18.6% CAGR, with China and Southeast Asia leading globally.

Solid-state Battery Breakthrough: CATL Announces 2027 Mass Production Plan

CATL released its all-solid-state battery roadmap with 500Wh/kg energy density, targeting passenger vehicle mass production by 2027—reshaping the new energy vehicle landscape.

EU New Battery Regulation Fully Effective, Compliance Costs Rise for Power Battery Exporters

Requirements for carbon footprint declarations, recycled material ratios and digital passports are expected to increase compliance costs for Chinese battery exports to Europe by 12%-15%.

Platform News

Platform announcements, version updates and major projects—stay ahead of platform developments

CIIP June Service Fee Adjustment: International Matching Fee Reduced by 30%

To support SME cross-border expansion, the international supply-demand matching fee drops from 3% to 2.1% effective June 1, 2026, with first-month free trial for new users.

CIIP V3.6: Cross-border Matching Engine, Multilingual AI Support, Data Asset Valuation

This release adds intelligent cross-border matching in Chinese, English and Russian; launches AI multilingual customer service; and adds asset valuation to the data management module.

CIIP Signs Strategic Partnership with Indonesia Ministry of Industry for National Digital Platform

Both parties will build industrial internet infrastructure in Jakarta covering cloud network, AI engine and international supply-demand modules, with USD 240M initial investment.

International Cooperation

BRICS, SCO, Belt & Road and ASEAN cooperation updates—seize cross-border opportunities

NDB Approves USD 4.8B Infrastructure Loans, Green Energy Projects Exceed 60%

New loans focus on solar plants, smart grids and cross-border railways across South Africa, Brazil, India and other members—Chinese equipment suppliers win major orders.

SCO Member States Sign Digital Economy Cooperation Framework

The framework covers cross-border data flows, digital identity mutual recognition and e-trade document standards—providing institutional support for Chinese industrial internet firms entering Central Asia.

RCEP Two-Year Full Implementation: China-ASEAN Industrial Trade Up 23.7%

Optimized rules of origin and tariff reductions continue to deliver benefits—machinery, EV parts and solar modules are the fastest-growing categories.

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