Core Insights - Figure, an AI robotics startup, has completed a Series C funding round, securing over $1 billion in committed capital, resulting in a post-money valuation of $39 billion [1] Funding Details - The funding round was led by Parkway Venture Capital, with participation from Brookfield Asset Management, NVIDIA, Macquarie Capital, Intel Capital, Align Ventures, Tamarack Global, LG Technology Ventures, Salesforce, T-Mobile Ventures, and Qualcomm Ventures [1] Use of Funds - The capital raised will facilitate the scaling of the company's AI platform Helix and BotQ manufacturing system, promote the integration of humanoid robots into household and commercial operations, build next-generation GPU infrastructure for accelerated training and simulation, and initiate advanced data collection programs [1] Company Background - Figure was founded in 2022 and launched its first general-purpose humanoid robot, Figure 01, in March 2023. The company has received investments from notable figures including OpenAI, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Intel, and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, and terminated its partnership with OpenAI earlier this year [1]

英特尔中国宣布换帅。 9月16日，英特尔公司宣布，中国区董事长王锐将于本月退休，由王稚聪接任。英特尔官方称，这是自今年二月任命王稚聪为中国区副董事长以来，按计 划进行的管理层交接。 王锐（资料图） 图片转自微信公众号"英特尔中国" 公开资料显示，王锐是英特尔内部培养起来的管理者。王锐本科毕业于华南理工大学电子工程学，后获哥伦比亚大学工程、哲学双料硕士，以及电子工程 博士学位。自 1994年加入英特尔，至今已在英特尔工作30余年。 2021年9月10日，英特尔中国迎来了首位女董事长。时任英特尔中国区总裁杨旭宣布退休的同时，王锐晋升为英特尔公司高级副总裁，出任英特尔中国区 董事长，全权领导英特尔中国区的所有业务和团队。 英特尔中国表示，自2021年以来，王锐重新定义了英特尔中国战略，升级了组织架构，领导了多项新举措，推动与全球运营的深度协同，提升对中国市场 的支持，并深化与产业生态伙伴的合作关系。 王稚聪（资料图） 图片转自微信公众号"英特尔中国" 而即将接棒董事长职位的王稚聪同样是长期在英特尔工作的"老将"。英特尔方面介绍称，其在英特尔工作近三十年，积累了丰富的技术、销售和管理经 验。此前，王稚聪曾担任英特尔公 ...

2025.09.16 作者 |第一财经 李娜 9月16日，英特尔宣布，英特尔中国区董事长王锐将于本月退休。英特尔称，这是自今年2月对王稚聪任 命以来，按计划进行的管理层交接。 据了解，王锐是英特尔中国区首位女董事长，1994年加入英特尔，曾担任英特尔华为全球客户总经理。 此外，她还担任过技术支持事业部(TEG)总经理、平台工程事业部副总裁兼融合信号IP解决方案事业部 总经理等职务。2021年，王锐被任命为英特尔中国区董事长。 本文字数：1142，阅读时长大约2分钟 王锐 英特尔在最新发布的声明中表示，"王锐重新定义了英特尔中国战略，升级了组织架构，领导了多项新 举措，推动与全球运营的深度协同，提升对中国市场的支持。" 曾有英特尔内部员工评价，"王锐是最了解中国区业务的高管，在她的主导下，英特尔中国区领导团队 有了更大的授权。" 王锐曾在2021年担任董事长后接受第一财经记者专访时表示，英特尔内部正在建立起一套机制，让中国 的市场需求在全球规划层面变成不可或缺的一部分。"原来就是把美国最先进的技术拿到市场上，但我 们正在从根上把中国区的需求做进英特尔长期的策划里。" 但受英特全球市场业务恶化影响，中国区市场推动 ...

Core Viewpoint - Intel is undergoing a leadership change in its China division as it marks 40 years in the Chinese market, with Wang Rui retiring and Wang Zhichong taking over, amidst challenges in the traditional PC and server CPU business and increased competition [1][3][4]. Group 1: Leadership Transition - Wang Rui, the first chairman of Intel China, is retiring, and Wang Zhichong, who was appointed as vice chairman earlier this year, will succeed him [1][2]. - Wang Rui has been with Intel since 1994 and has held various key positions, while Wang Zhichong also has nearly 30 years of experience at Intel, with a strong background in technology, sales, and management [2][3]. - The leadership change is described as a planned transition that will not directly affect business operations [1][2]. Group 2: Market Context - China has been a crucial market for Intel, contributing $14.854 billion in revenue in 2023, accounting for 33.54% of Intel's global revenue, with a projected revenue of $15.532 billion in 2024, representing 29.2% of total revenue [3]. - Intel's traditional PC and server CPU business is facing declining market share, compounded by U.S. government restrictions on CPU chip sales, leading to significant loss of orders and revenue [3][4]. - The competitive landscape is intensifying, with rivals like NVIDIA and AMD gaining market share, and local competitors such as Huawei emerging rapidly [3][4]. Group 3: Strategic Adjustments - The leadership change is seen as part of a broader strategic adjustment by Intel in response to the challenges in the Chinese market [4]. - Intel is implementing significant layoffs, planning to reduce its workforce from approximately 109,800 to 75,000 by the end of the year, following a previous reduction of nearly 15% [4].

Core Points - Intel China Chairman Wang Rui will retire this month as part of a planned management transition following the appointment of Wang Zhichong in February [1][3] - Wang Rui was the first female chairman of Intel China, joining the company in 1994 and holding various leadership roles [1][3] - Under Wang Rui's leadership, Intel China redefined its strategy, upgraded its organizational structure, and enhanced collaboration with global operations [3] - Despite these efforts, Intel faces challenges in the Chinese market due to deteriorating global business conditions and competition from rivals like NVIDIA and AMD [3][4] Company Developments - Intel's recent second-quarter earnings report showed revenue of $12.9 billion, flat year-over-year, but a net loss of $2.9 billion, marking the sixth consecutive quarter of losses [3] - The company is undergoing significant personnel changes globally, including the appointment of Chen Lifeng as the new CEO, who aims to reform the company and correct past mistakes [4][5] - Intel plans to reduce its workforce by approximately 15%, bringing the total number of employees down to around 75,000 by the end of the year [5] Management Transition - Wang Rui and Wang Zhichong have been working closely to ensure a smooth transition in the management of Intel China [7] - Wang Zhichong previously served as Vice President of Intel's Marketing Group and was appointed as Vice Chairman of Intel China in February [7] - The company has not confirmed whether Wang Zhichong will take over as Chairman of Intel China [7]

公开信息显示，王锐于1994年加入英特尔，在过去30多年中曾任英特尔全球及中国区多个关键技术与业 务领导岗位，2021年升任中国区董事长。2021年以来，王锐重新定义了英特尔中国战略，升级了组织架 构。"接棒者"王稚聪在英特尔的工作履历也有近30年。根据英特尔方面的说法，王稚聪对本地市场有着 深刻理解，也与客户建立了深厚的合作关系。 值得关注的是，此次领导层交接恰逢英特尔进入中国市场40年。根据王稚聪的说法，未来英特尔中国将 持续聚焦本地需求。"中国市场技术迭代迅速，产业发展充满活力，拥有丰富的应用场景，孕育着广阔 的机遇。英特尔中国将依托从研发、制造到销售、技术支持的全面本地化运营体系和产业生态优势，以 创新技术方案和强有力的本地支持，继续推动产业共赢。" 每经记者｜杨卉 每经编辑｜陈俊杰 9月16日，《每日经济新闻》记者从英特尔方面获悉，在英特尔拥有超过30年职业生涯的中国区董事长 王锐将于本月退休。 英特尔方面暂未官宣由谁接任董事长，但根据公司说法，今年2月，王稚聪出任英特尔中国区副董事 长，而王锐和王稚聪一直紧密合作，确保顺利交接。 ...

加入英特尔三十年，王锐历任英特尔全球及中国区多个关键技术与业务领导岗位。自2021年任职中国区 董事长以来，她重新定义了英特尔中国战略，升级组织架构，领导多项新举措，推动与全球运营的深度 协同，提升对中国市场的支持，并深化与产业生态伙伴的合作关系。 9月16日，英特尔公司宣布，中国区董事长王锐将于本月退休。 英特尔官方称，这是自今年二月任命王稚聪为中国区副董事长以来，按计划进行的管理层交接。 来源：英特尔中国 （文章来源：证券时报） ...

9月16日，英特尔公司宣布，在英特尔拥有逾三十年杰出职业生涯的中国区董事长王锐博士将于本月荣休。这是自今年2月王稚聪先生出任英特尔中国区副 董事长以来，按计划进行的管理层交接。王锐博士和王稚聪先生一直紧密合作，确保顺利交接。 王稚聪先生 王稚聪说："我谨代表英特尔中国全体同仁，向王锐博士表示由衷的感谢。她的卓越领导将深远影响英特尔中国的长期发展。" 此次领导层交接恰逢英特尔进入中国市场四十周年，将为推动业务稳健发展、强化产业生态共赢注入新动力。 王稚聪还表示："非常荣幸在过去的四十年间，英特尔积极参与了中国产业的数字化转型。我们植根中国、服务客户的承诺始终不变。面向未来，英特尔 中国将持续聚焦本地需求，与客户和伙伴一起抓住新机遇，为数字化、智能化、绿色化发展的新阶段增添新动能。" 中国市场技术迭代迅速，产业发展充满活力，拥有丰富的应用场景，孕育着广阔的机遇。英特尔中国将依托从研发、制造到销售、技术支持的全面本地化 运营体系和产业生态优势，以创新技术方案和强有力的本地支持，继续推动产业共赢。 三十余载春华秋实，王锐博士历任英特尔全球及中国区多个关键技术与业务领导岗位，推动技术创新与产业协作。自2021年以来，她 ...

Core Insights - The U.S. government has acquired approximately 10% of Intel's shares, becoming a major shareholder in the company, which is facing challenges in its foundry business [1][2][5] - The investment aims to prevent Intel from divesting its chip manufacturing business and to enhance domestic production capabilities in response to increasing geopolitical risks [2][4] - Intel's new chip factory in Ohio, initially set to begin operations this year, has faced delays, with completion now pushed to 2030 or later due to a lack of customer orders [1][5] Group 1: Government Investment - The U.S. government purchased 433.3 million shares at $20.47 each, totaling approximately $8.9 billion, funded by previously allocated subsidies under the CHIPS and Science Act [5][6] - The total investment from the U.S. government, including prior subsidies, amounts to $11.1 billion [6] - The government will not seek direct representation on Intel's board and has agreed to vote on shareholder matters in coordination with the board [6] Group 2: Intel's Business Challenges - Intel's foundry business has been a significant contributor to the company's ongoing losses, leading to considerations of divestiture [1][2] - The company has reduced workforce and slowed project progress at the Ohio factory, reflecting its operational difficulties [1][5] - There is internal division within Intel regarding the future of its foundry business, with some board members favoring a sale [2][4] Group 3: Industry Context - The U.S. government's investment strategy mirrors the public-private partnership model seen with Taiwan's TSMC, which has received substantial government support [2][6] - Other regions, such as Japan and Europe, are also increasing government support for semiconductor manufacturing, indicating a global trend towards state involvement in the industry [6] - As of the end of last year, 76% of Intel's revenue came from international sales, highlighting the potential risks associated with increased government intervention [7]

Core Insights - Intel's China Chairman Wang Rui is set to retire, marking a planned leadership transition as the company celebrates its 40th anniversary in the Chinese market [3][6] - Wang Zichong has been appointed as the new Vice Chairman of Intel China, taking over responsibilities for business operations [3][8] - Under Wang Rui's leadership, Intel China has maintained a revenue contribution of 26%-30% to Intel's total revenue over the past four years [6] Leadership Changes - Wang Rui has been with Intel for 30 years, holding various key positions and contributing to the company's strategic initiatives in China [3][5] - Wang Zichong, with over 20 years of experience at Intel, will now lead the company's operations in China [8][10] Financial Performance - For FY2024, Intel's global revenue is projected at $53.1 billion, a 2% decline year-over-year, with a net loss of $18.8 billion [6][12] - Intel China generated $15.532 billion in revenue for FY2024, a 4.6% increase from $14.854 billion in FY2023, representing 29.2% of Intel's total revenue [6][12] Strategic Initiatives - The leadership transition coincides with Intel's ongoing efforts to strengthen its business in China and enhance collaboration with industry partners [3][5] - Recent strategic adjustments by new CEO Lip-Bu Tan include divesting non-core assets and focusing on core products in data centers and PCs [10][11] Market Context - Intel has faced challenges in recent years, missing opportunities in the smartphone and AI sectors, leading to financial difficulties [10][11] - The company has received a $2 billion investment from SoftBank and is navigating potential risks associated with the U.S. government's stake in the company [12]