"Song Shiqiang's Thoughts on Huaqiangbei: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow" was published in the magazine "PCB Manufacturing."

International News

1. Microchip Technology Cyberattack: Microchip Technology (MCHP.US) has suffered a cyberattack and is working to restore affected IT systems and resume normal operations.

2. EU Tariff on Chinese Tesla Imports: The EU plans to impose a 9% tariff on Tesla cars imported from China, though this rate is still lower compared to other electric vehicle manufacturers.

3. Global Semiconductor Market Performance: According to the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS), global semiconductor market revenue reached $149.9 billion in Q2 2024, up 6.5% quarter-over-quarter and 18.3% year-over-year.

4. Decline in Semiconductor Investment in China: In the first half of 2024, investment in semiconductor projects in China amounted to approximately 517.3 billion yuan, a 37.5% year-over-year decrease.

5. Article by Jinhangbiao and Sako: The article "Song Shiqiang's Thoughts on Huaqiangbei Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow" by Jinhangbiao and Sako, authored by Song Shiqiang, was published in the August 2024 issue of "PCB Manufacturing".

6. Wafer Fab Capacity Growth: In Q2 2024, wafer fab installed capacity reached 40.5 million wafers per quarter, with a projected 1.6% increase in Q3.

China News

1. Adjustment to Foreign Investment Negative List: China has approved the 2024 version of the foreign investment negative list, fully removing restrictions in the manufacturing sector and further opening up telecommunications, education, and healthcare sectors.

2. Investment in Solid-State Battery R&D: China plans to invest about 6 billion yuan in solid-state battery research and development, supporting foundational research for companies like CATL, BYD, FAW, and SAIC.

3. Xiaomi Group Losses: Xiaomi Group's Q2 2024 financial report shows losses of 1.8 billion yuan in its smart automotive and other innovative businesses, with an estimated loss of nearly 60,000 yuan per vehicle.

4. Foxconn Worker Training: Foxconn is training thousands of workers at its Tamil Nadu factory to quickly produce the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max.

5. Sichuan Solid-State Battery Industrial Park: Sichuan's first solid-state battery innovation industrial park will commence construction in Yibin, with a capacity of 40 GWh and a total investment of nearly 10 billion yuan.

6. Chongqing Major Project Launch: In August 2024, Chongqing held a major project launch and production ceremony, with the Liangjiang Xinhui Silicon and Silicon Carbide Components Project starting production.

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