Weekly news roundup: China’s semiconductor setback, MediaTek gains on Qualcomm, and ongoing US-China chip tensions

Weekly news roundup: China’s semiconductor setback, MediaTek gains on Qualcomm, and ongoing US-China chip tensions

Below are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories from July 7 to July 13, 2025. This week's top three highlights include China’s semiconductor ambitions facing setbacks as Jiangsu Advanced Memory Semiconductor cancels its restructuring amid investment delays. Meanwhile, MediaTek gains ground on Qualcomm in China’s premium smartphone market, signaling a notable industry shift. The US-China semiconductor standoff shows signs of tactical maneuvering, …

Nvidia Emerges as a Central Geopolitical Battleground Between the US and China

Nvidia’s rising dominance in the global semiconductor industry has positioned the company at the heart of escalating tensions between the United States and China, as both powers seek technological supremacy and control over critical supply chains.

Samsung Requires More Time To Stabilize Its 2nm Yields, New Report Says Goal Of 70 Percent Is Being Targeted By The End Of 2025 To Secure Large Chip Orders From Qualcomm & Others

A lack of chip orders largely stems from poor yields, which Samsung has suffered greatly from with its 3nm GAA technology, but the Korean foundry reportedly intends to mount a major comeback in this area with the 2nm GAA node. Unfortunately, by pooling its efforts and resources on a single manufacturing process, Samsung has delayed its 1.4nm node to focus on bringing back lost customers like Qualcomm. To compete on an even playing field with TSM…