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- 1ASML warns Europe risks falling behind in chipmaking●ASML said it isn’t selling chipmaking machines in Europe, warning the region risks falling behind the US, China and Indi
Dutch semiconductor equipment maker ASML said it is not selling its chipmaking machines in Europe, warning that the region risks falling behind the US, China and India in the semiconductor industry. The statement has drawn attention from business and tech observers, who see it as a stark signal about Europe's competitiveness in advanced chip manufacturing and its reliance on foreign production capacity.
- 2Buttigieg says US manufacturing jobs fell under Trump●Pete Buttigieg: "Manufacturing jobs in the United States are down under Trump, including in the auto industry. His strat
Pete Buttigieg accused President Trump of presiding over a decline in US manufacturing jobs, including in the auto industry, saying the administration's strategy has failed. He argued that lowering regulatory standards will accelerate the loss of the clean technology sector to China and raise costs for American consumers, renewing debate over Trump's economic record.
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China now accounts for roughly 60% of patents related to humanoid robots, underlining its growing dominance in the sector. The figure highlights the country's aggressive investment in robotics innovation and intellectual property, raising concerns among competitors in the US, Europe, Japan and South Korea about falling behind in a technology seen as key to future manufacturing and automation.
- 4Chinese automakers unveil 5-minute ultrafast EV charging▼Chinese auto companies race ahead on EV technology, achieving 5-minute ultrafast charging
Chinese car companies are pushing ahead in electric vehicle technology with ultrafast charging that can refill a battery in about five minutes. Reports carried in US regional newspapers highlight the advance, which would put Chinese manufacturers well ahead of Western rivals on charging speed and reinforce concerns about China's growing lead in the EV sector.