Before you go, Dearra, Alibaba shares are on the move today following a Bloomberg report that says the Pentagon is suggesting putting the company on a list for helping the Chinese military. What do we know about that story. >> So, this really follows the pattern that I have just been talking about.Chinese, the industry, Beijing, it's concerned about being restricted to US tech and it knows that it has to rely and build up its own AI champions like an Alibaba. So the US is increasingly viewing China's entire ...

China's first ever domestic GPU maker, More Threads, is readying a public debut in Shanghai. Now, it was founded by former Nvidia employees now trying to take on the chip giant itself. Dear Drabosa has more in today's tech check.Uh, Deardra, this is all about GPUs and just what it can do in the domestic Chinese market. >> Yeah, and it's about a story I know we're going to talk to as well is securing China securing its own supply for Nvidia in particular. This could also be a two-front challenge.Google's TPU ...

Before you go, Dearra, Alibaba shares are on the move today following a Bloomberg report that says the Pentagon is suggesting putting the company on a list for helping the Chinese military. What do we know about that story. >> So, this really follows the pattern that I have just been talking about.Chinese, the industry, Beijing, it's concerned about being restricted to US tech and it knows that it has to rely and build up its own AI champions like an Alibaba. So the US is increasingly viewing China's entire ...

This chart triggers two emotions in meGold keeps carving our new all-time highs and was recorded at over $4,100 per ounce yesterday.On the one hand:I’m happy because I’ve always been over-invested in goldBut I am also worried because I don’t want to live in a world where gold moons like some crypto sh*tcoinWhy is gold reaching new highs?Some potential reasons:Trust is broken. In a world where the US and the EU seize assets of sovereign nations (Russian assets, and more recently even Chinese companies in the ...

Summary of Key Points from the Conference Call Industry Overview - The discussion centers around the **Global Semiconductors** industry, particularly focusing on the **AI compute race** between the **US** and **China** [1][2][14]. Core Insights and Arguments - The US is projected to add **over 25 ZFLOPs** in AI accelerated compute capacity by **2025**, while China is expected to add **less than 1 ZFLOP** [3][15]. - China is estimated to ship **1.5 million** local AI chips in **2025**, contributing approximately **0.6 ZFLOPS** to its compute capacity, while US competitors like Nvidia are expected to add **18 ZFLOPS** from **4 million** chips [3][21]. - Despite China having a higher total power capacity addition of **over 500 GW** in **2025**, the US has added more data center capacity, with **5.3 GW** in **2024** compared to China's **3.9 GW** [4][19]. - Chinese Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) are reportedly more conservative in AI investments, with an estimated **AI capex of $90 billion** in **2025**, which is about **20%** of the US/Europe hyperscaler and neocloud capex of **$400 billion** [4][19]. Additional Important Insights - China's semiconductor wafer capacity is approximately **30%** of the global total, but it lacks leading-edge logic capacity, holding only **20%** of the global logic capacity and **7%** for **7nm or smaller** nodes [5][19][35]. - The US's ability to leverage its allies, particularly South Korea and Taiwan, for chip production is highlighted, indicating that the US itself does not have sufficient chip capacity [7][20]. - The potential for China to close the gap in AI capabilities exists, but it is contingent on the duration of the AI race and the development of advanced chip technology [6][18]. - The report suggests that the gap in AI chip output is likely wider than total logic foundry capacity indicates, as China's current production capabilities are hampered by export controls and technology limitations [19][40]. Investment Implications - **Nvidia (NVDA)** is rated as outperform with a price target of **$275**, indicating significant upside potential in the datacenter opportunity [10]. - **Broadcom (AVGO)** is also rated outperform with a price target of **$400**, supported by a strong trajectory in AI for **2025** [10]. - **AMD** is rated market perform with a price target of **$200**, with expectations of growth driven by a new deal with OpenAI [10]. - **Hygon (688041 CH)** is rated outperform with a price target of **CNY 220**, while **Cambricon (688256 CH)** is rated market perform with a price target of **CNY 1100** [11][12]. This summary encapsulates the critical insights and data points from the conference call, providing a comprehensive overview of the current state and future outlook of the semiconductor industry, particularly in the context of AI development between the US and China.

Core Insights - Tesla's sales in China fell to a three-year low in October, raising concerns about a potential full-year sales decline in the country [1] - The company's market share in the Chinese EV sector decreased significantly from 8.7% in September to 3.2% in October [1] Competitive Landscape - Tesla faces intense competition from local rivals such as NIO and Li Auto, which are also reporting strong sales [1] - Xiaomi has emerged as a new competitor in the upper segment of the Chinese EV market, achieving record sales for its YU7 SUV and SU7 sedan despite safety concerns [2] - Leapmotor, a newer player founded in 2015, has begun to outperform local competitors in sales and stock price, with its C10 SUV priced significantly lower than Tesla's Model Y [4] - Geely's Geome Xingyuan leads EV sales in China this year, targeting budget-conscious consumers with a price tag under $10,000, indicating a shift in consumer preferences [5][6] Tesla's Position and Future Outlook - Despite the competition, Tesla's Model Y remains competitive, ranking 6th in the overall market [7] - Analysts suggest that Tesla needs to refresh its vehicle models to keep pace with local competitors like Xiaomi, BYD, and XPeng [8] - Tesla's third-quarter revenue increased by 12% year-over-year to $28.10 billion, but the company continues to experience a sales slump in Europe due to competition from brands like Volkswagen and BYD [8][9]

Tesla's China sales dropping to a three-year low last month. Ununice Yun joins us this morning from Beijing with a look at the competition. Ununice.>> Thanks, Andrew. Well, Tesla's share of the Chinese EV market shrank from 8.7% in September to 3.2% last month. So, I took a look at some of the latest competition.Tesla's newest direct competitor in the upper echelon of the Chinese EV market is China's Xiaomi. The smartphone makers U7 SUV and Sue7 sedan posted record sales in October despite accidents that ra ...

Core Insights - Tesla's market share in China's EV sector has significantly decreased from 8.7% in September to 3.2% in October, indicating a drop to a three-year low in sales [1] Competition Landscape - Xiaomi has emerged as a direct competitor in the upper segment of the Chinese EV market, with its U7 SUV and Sue7 sedan achieving record sales in October, selling nearly 109,000 cars in Q3 compared to Tesla's 170,000 [2] - Leap Motor, a Chinese EV startup, has begun to outperform its peers in sales and stock price, with its C10 midsized SUV priced at approximately half of Tesla's Model Y [3] - Jile Geom Shining Yuen has become the top EV sales champion in China this year, targeting the budget segment with vehicles priced under $10,000, reflecting a shift in consumer preferences towards value [3][4] Market Trends - The Chinese government plans to end its tax rebate program for EV buyers by the end of December, which may intensify competition in the market [5] - Traditional automakers like Jile are making significant inroads into the EV market, while tech giant Huawei is also becoming a notable competitor by partnering with established car manufacturers [4] Industry Challenges - The EV market in China is crowded, with many state-backed and private companies, leading to challenges in consolidation and competition [8] - Analysts suggest that Tesla's business model, which does not prioritize frequent model refreshes, may hinder its competitiveness compared to Chinese companies that regularly release new models [8][9]

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