AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDiamond & AI Hardware: China has begun large-scale commercial production of 8-inch diamond thermal-management wafers, a major step for cooling next-gen AI chips and a potential shake-up to global diamond supply chains. US-China Tech Friction: A U.S. bill would bar and deport employees tied to Chinese military-linked companies, targeting concerns over research and tech influence. Hong Kong as Hard-Tech Hub: Hong Kong’s financial chief says the city is a bridge for mainland “hard-tech” firms to access global capital and expand overseas via IPOs and listings. Robotaxi Benchmarking: Autnmy AI launched a “Road to Autonomy Index” to rank robotaxi and autonomy players using public records and company performance signals. Space Tech: China completed direct-to-cell satellite voice calls, advancing satellite-to-phone connectivity. Energy Storage Breakthroughs: Chinese sodium-ion battery work reports performance comparable to Tesla-class lithium cells, with focus on low-temperature charging and practical energy density. Security & Taiwan: Taiwan officials warn Beijing is escalating “hybrid warfare” around Taiwan using coast guard deployments, research vessels, and legal/propaganda pressure. Health Tech: China’s Beinao-1 brain-computer interface plus spinal stimulation helped a patient regain walking after severe spinal injury. Solar Efficiency: Fraunhofer ISE reported a new solar module efficiency record at 34.4% using a shingle-matrix interconnection approach.
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