Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-08-28 03:20Group 1 - Chip concept stocks strengthened in early trading, with SMIC rising over 12% and Cambrian-A and Lanke Technology increasing over 6% [1] - Several technology innovation chip-related ETFs rose over 4% due to market influence [1] Group 2 - The global semiconductor market is expected to continue expanding, with the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) predicting a market size of $700.874 billion by 2025, growing at a rate of 11.2%, primarily driven by logic chips and memory chips [2] - The acceleration of AI edge applications is leading to the adoption of NPUs due to their low power consumption, making them ideal for edge devices, while advancements in wireless connectivity are promoting the development of the Internet of Things (IoT) [2] - A wave of mergers and acquisitions is emerging in the industry, covering materials, equipment, EDA, and packaging sectors, as companies pursue horizontal mergers to expand scale and vertical mergers to enhance the supply chain [2]