Core Insights - The article discusses significant developments in the semiconductor industry, highlighting government support for foreign investment in key sectors and the impact of tariff policies on major semiconductor companies [9][10][12]. Industry Trends - The Ministry of Commerce supports foreign investment projects in integrated circuits, biomedicine, and high-end equipment manufacturing, prioritizing them in major foreign investment project lists [9]. - Major U.S. semiconductor companies, including Intel and Qualcomm, are urging the Trump administration to exempt semiconductor tariffs, warning that such tariffs could harm the U.S. semiconductor industry [10][12]. - SEMI reports a 27% year-on-year increase in global semiconductor capital expenditure for Q1 2025, driven by investments in advanced logic and high-bandwidth memory technologies [11]. Company Developments - TSMC and Intel submitted letters opposing tariffs on semiconductor production equipment, citing potential cost increases and project delays [10]. - A strategic restructuring was announced between Zhongke Shuguang and Haiguang Information, aiming to enhance the information industry landscape [12]. - Weir Shares plans to issue H-shares and list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to accelerate internationalization and enhance competitiveness [12][14]. - Xiaomi unveiled its first self-developed flagship SoC, the Xuanjie O1, utilizing TSMC's 3nm process technology [13]. Market Dynamics - TrendForce indicates that DDR4 prices are rising faster than DDR5 prices due to anticipated supply tightening [20]. - The five major NAND Flash manufacturers are implementing a 10%-15% production cut to address oversupply, which is expected to support a rebound in storage prices [21]. - The demand for HBM4 products is expected to increase manufacturing costs significantly, with a projected premium exceeding 30% due to design complexities [20]. Strategic Moves - Foxconn is investing €250 million to establish Europe's first FOWLP factory, focusing on advanced semiconductor packaging and testing [18]. - Wolfspeed is preparing to file for bankruptcy due to unresolved debt issues, seeking Chapter 11 protection [16]. - Samsung Electronics plans to expand its 1c DRAM production capacity, with investments expected to be completed by the end of the year [17].