Intel is preparing its 14A process for volume production, targeting about 6,000 wafers a month by the end of 2027 while deploying equipment and running customer validation. The node follows 18A, which uses RibbonFET gate-all-around transistors and PowerVia backside power delivery and is running at yields near or at 80%. Intel is promoting its foundry business against TSMC and Samsung, and has said 14A will be among the first nodes to use High-NA EUV lithography.
Meta plans to deploy its third-generation in-house AI chip, Arke, across its data centres in the first half of 2027 to cut the cost and energy of running AI models. TSMC delivered 12 test chips on 1 September 2026, with measured performance within 2% to 3% of simulations. Meta has committed to deploying more than 1 gigawatt of the chips within 12 months and will follow with the next-generation Astrid chip by the end of 2027.
Shanxi Transformation and Comprehensive Reform Demonstration Zone, UBTech and Beijing Hehaoruisheng Technology Industry Development Co. have signed a cooperation agreement to jointly build the Shanxi Embodied Intelligence Innovation Center and an intelligent manufacturing project for special robots used in industrial energy and mining. The three parties will apply embodied intelligence technology to support the transformation and upgrading of traditional industrial and mining industries.
The 2027 Aion i60 went on sale on September 15, 2026, with seven trims priced at RMB 111,600 to RMB 142,800 and a limited-time renewal price of RMB 103,600 to RMB 134,800. Some trims add a 192-line lidar. GAC Aion sold 33,694 vehicles in August 2026, up 38.56% year on year, and 244,080 units in the first eight months, up 58.37%.
Junzheng Group and its wholly owned subsidiary Junzheng Chemical signed a partnership agreement for the Tianjin Gaorong Changying Equity Investment Fund with general partner Tibet Rongzhan Investment Center and 12 other limited partners, targeting committed capital of RMB 3.261 billion. Junzheng Group and Junzheng Chemical will each contribute RMB 500 million, totaling RMB 1 billion, or 30.67% of committed capital. The fund, managed by Gaorong Ventures, has not yet filed with the Asset Management Association of China and has not begun investing.
Air China reported that in August 2026 its passenger capacity rose 6.3% year on year and passenger traffic increased 11.3%, with an average passenger load factor of 87.7%, up 4 percentage points. On the cargo side, freight capacity grew 8.1% and cargo and mail traffic rose 9.2%, while the cargo load factor reached 42.5%, up 0.4 percentage points.
MTR Corporation has accepted the government's land premium offer of RMB10.505 billion for Phase 2 of the Tuen Mun Area 16 property development project. The premium, proposed by the government on 13 July 2026, was assessed by reference to the market value of the Tuen Mun site after railway development. Under the Tuen Mun South Extension project agreement, the agreed-period downward adjustment amount is deducted from the assessed premium for each Tuen Mun site, fully offsetting the premium.
Nvidia is reported to be planning the launch of its GeForce RTX 60 series graphics cards in the first half of 2027, built on a Rubin gaming architecture. The launch window was approved several months ago, with staged milestones set to keep the 2027 release on track. Reported specifications include a 35% performance gain over the previous generation and double the ray tracing performance, neither confirmed by Nvidia. Pricing has not been disclosed.
ASR Microelectronics filed a Hong Kong listing application on September 11, 2026, with Morgan Stanley and Haitong International as joint sponsors. The fabless chipmaker ranked first in the global cellular connectivity chip market by 2025 shipments with a 37.8% share. It posted RMB 84.24 million in first-half 2026 net profit, reversing a loss, while cumulative losses reached RMB 5.015 billion and Alibaba Network cut its stake to 10.58%.
Xinjiang Communications Construction announced on September 15, 2026, a plan to issue convertible bonds raising no more than RMB 1.5 billion. The proceeds will fund two general construction contracting projects: the DRTJ-04 section of the G571 Lapeiquan–Bashkurgan highway and the GTBTZ-17 section of the S12 Gaochang (Turpan)–Toksun–Baluntai highway.
Apple is piloting a new subscription promotion in selected international markets, offering Apple TV+ streaming and Apple Arcade gaming at no extra charge to users who subscribe to certain iCloud storage tiers. The company has not said whether the model will expand to more markets or how long the pilot will last. Package contents and supported services vary by market, with local official plans determining specific benefits.
Xingyun Technology (300209) said it plans to add RMB 13 billion to its 2026 procurement budget for server equipment and components, lifting the full-year total to no more than RMB 20 billion, funded by own and self-raised capital including finance leases. The board approved the proposal, which still requires shareholder approval. The company reported first-half 2026 revenue of RMB 254 million, up 497.11%, and net profit of RMB 12.02 million, up 540.15%.
Legend Biotech named Zhang Ying, formerly Novartis's chief commercial officer for international business and president of Novartis China, as chief executive effective September 15, 2026. She succeeds interim CEO Alan Bash, who remains president of the CARVYKTI business. In the second quarter of 2026, CARVYKTI net sales reached about USD 657 million, up 50%, while Legend posted net income of USD 33.2 million, reversing a year-earlier loss.
China's Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the Shanghai Municipal Supervisory Commission announced on September 11, 2026, that Wang Wei, a senior client manager at BOC International Securities (601696. SH), is under investigation for suspected serious disciplinary and legal violations. The company's board approved his dismissal the same day. The stock fell for two consecutive trading sessions on September 14 and 15, and is down 25.56% year to date in 2026.
CATL disclosed on September 15, 2026 that its wholly owned subsidiary Ningbo Meishan Bonded Port Area Wending Investment plans to commit RMB1.12 billion as a limited partner in Xiamen Shidai Yiyuan Venture Capital Fund, a 19.4175% subscription share. Controlling shareholder Xiamen Ruiting will commit RMB4.48 billion for 77.6699%, making the co-investment a related-party transaction. CATL's affiliate Mindong Shidai will separately commit RMB500 million to a second fund.
Intel has cancelled the 12-core Xe3P integrated graphics SKU previously planned for its next-generation Nova Lake-S desktop processors, deferring the configuration to the successor Razor Lake-S line. Nova Lake-S desktop chips will instead use a standard 4-core Xe3 iGPU. The 12-core Xe3P design remains in mobile parts such as Nova Lake-H. Razor Lake-S shares the LGA 1954 socket with Nova Lake-S. Intel has not disclosed final specifications or production schedules.
A wholly owned subsidiary of Caissa Tourism has been defrauded of RMB 26.95 million under a contract, and public security authorities have opened an investigation. Separately, Runze Technology plans to contribute RMB 1 billion to help establish a venture capital investment fund.
India's consumer protection regulator has escalated its investigation into Apple's software warranty policy, notifying the company on July 29, 2026, that the case has been transferred to a dedicated investigative unit. The probe examines complaints that iOS 18 updates caused display and microphone faults, and whether Apple's refusal to cover software-related failures infringes consumer rights. Apple denies the allegations, saying its policy follows global industry practice and that no systemic defects were found.
Apple has released a new set of child safety and parental control features alongside iOS 27, iPadOS 27 and macOS 27, first previewed in June 2026. The tools add Ask to Browse for Safari, expanded Communication Safety covering graphic and violent media, Time Allowances by app category, and Schedules for restricting access at set times. Apple is also working with the American Academy of Pediatrics to adapt its Family Media Plan into a guide for managing Apple devices.
ByteDance's net profit declined by a single-digit percentage year on year in the first half of 2026, weighed down by heavier investment in artificial intelligence, while revenue rose about 30% to USD 120 billion. Douyin remained the largest revenue contributor, and overseas income, mainly from TikTok, exceeded 30% of total revenue, up from 25% in 2024 and about 30% in 2025. ByteDance declined to comment on the figures.
Seres repurchased 1.54 million ordinary shares on the Shanghai Stock Exchange on September 15, 2026, representing 0.09% of its existing issued shares. The shares were bought at prices ranging from RMB 45.07 to RMB 46.10 each, for a total consideration of RMB 70.31 million. The repurchased shares are intended to be cancelled.
Apple has opened pre-orders for its iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, with demand described as moderate across the United States, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Shipping wait times are significantly shorter than for the previous generation at the same stage, and some retail stores still have ample launch-day pickup slots. Analysts attribute the softer reception to longer upgrade cycles, incremental hardware improvements and cautious consumer spending.
Honor unveiled its MagicOS 11 mobile operating system at its developer conference on the evening of September 15, 2026. The release marks the commercial deployment of a system-level Agent Harness. According to Honor, MagicOS 11 can interpret complex user intent and remember daily habits, combining automated execution with proactive service. Chief Executive Officer Li Jian attended the conference.
Poly Developments and Holdings signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Walmart China on September 14, 2026. The two parties will pursue systematic alignment across the full chain of development, operations and services. Poly Developments and Holdings will support Walmart China in accelerating its business expansion in China.
Fenghua Advanced Technology said on September 15, 2026 that it independently develops, produces and sells high-end MLCCs, rejecting social-media claims that its high-end products are rebadged overseas goods. High-end MLCCs, including high-capacitance, automotive-grade and medium- and high-voltage products, accounted for about 40% of MLCC revenue in the first half of 2026, while MLCCs contributed about 40% of total revenue. The company reported full production at its Xianghe Industrial Park project and a share price of RMB 57.51, giving a market value of RMB 65.992 billion.
Xiamen King Long Motor Group has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Xiamen State-owned Capital Operation Co. , Ltd. The partnership will focus on new energy commercial vehicles, aiming to align capital operation with manufacturing operations. No financial terms or investment amounts were disclosed.
A prebuilt desktop with an Intel Core i7-12700K ran for three years with no thermal paste between the CPU and its all-in-one liquid cooler, a user reported. The office machine suffered repeated blue screens and slowdowns, and a memory swap did not fix them. Under OCCT stress testing the CPU reached 100 degrees Celsius. After paste was reapplied, temperatures returned to normal.
Yipinhong (300723) held its 2026 interim results briefing on September 15, 2026, where chairman and general manager Li Hanxiong reported progress on the investigational gout drug AR882. In a China Phase III trial in patients with gout and hyperuricemia, results were obtained and will be discussed with regulators to advance a marketing application. Global Phase II data showed 29% of subjects in the 75mg group had at least one target tophus fully resolved after six months.
On 15 September 2026, Hong Kong's first publicly accessible megawatt fast-charging station began operation. Built jointly by XPeng Group and Halo, it is XPeng Group's first X-Energy megawatt fast-charging station worldwide. The site uses XPeng's self-developed megawatt fast-charging technology, marking the first deployment of that technology globally, and is open to drivers of all vehicle brands.
Midea Group reported first-half 2026 revenue of RMB261.05 billion, up 3.5% year on year, with net profit attributable to shareholders up 1.7% to RMB26.45 billion. Chairman and President Fang Hongbo said the company will press ahead with robotics and new energy in the second half. Kuka shipped more than 18,000 industrial robots in China in the period, taking a 9.7% share, while overseas own-brand revenue exceeded 50% of smart-home overseas sales.