Song Shiqiang Accepts RTHK Exclusive Interview, Discussing the Path for Chinese Technology Brands Going Global Amid Shenzhen APEC Opportunities

Song Shiqiang interviewed by LAM Hon-shan, Principal Reporter of RTHK

International Tech News:

1. Renesas Electronics released its flagship 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs), the RX74M and RX74N.

2. Japanese media reported that Canon plans to increase the production capacity of lithography machines for semiconductor back-end processes by 50% by 2029 compared with 2026.

3. Texas Instruments reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of USD 6.06 billion, up 28% year on year.

4. Samsung and SK Hynix plan to produce NAND Flash chips with more than 200 layers at their factories in China.

5. Driven by strong chip demand, Japan's exports in September amounted to JPY 10.97 trillion, up 16.7% year on year.

6. The registered capital of Intel Semiconductor (Dalian) increased from USD 20 million to USD 816 million, an increase of 3,980%.
   
   

Domestic Tech News:

1. The world's first Primo Domingo® gas-phase high-selectivity etching equipment from AMEC has been successfully delivered.

2. Data show that in the first three quarters of 2026, the output value of Shanghai's integrated circuit manufacturing industry grew by 23.4%, and the output value of its artificial intelligence manufacturing industry grew by 24.8%.

3. Mr. Song Shiqiang gave an exclusive interview to LAM Hon-shan, Principal Reporter of RTHK, at the headquarters of Kinghelm/Slkor (www.slkoric.com), discussing how Chinese technology enterprises can seize the opportunity of the APEC meeting to be held in Shenzhen, tell Chinese brand stories well, and promote their products to the international market.

4. Xiyue Semiconductor power semiconductor project has been signed and settled in Hohhot, with an estimated annual output value of 200 million to 250 million yuan, creating about 140 jobs.

5. TrendForce estimates that server CPU shipments will grow 31% year on year in 2026, and shipment volume is expected to grow by more than 40% in 2027.

6. Weiyi Zhizao and Dongshan Precision will be listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on October 28.