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March 12, 2025 – Qingchun Semiconductor, a rising player in the silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductor industry, has announced the appointment of Robin Zhang (张三岭) as its Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Zhang, a seasoned industry expert with over 20 years of experience in analog and power semiconductors, will now oversee the company’s global sales and marketing strategy.

As of October 2023, Beijing's government investment fund completed investments in 139 projects across the city, with a key focus on accelerating the development of advanced semiconductor technologies. Among the recipients of this investment is Lattice Field Semiconductor Co., Ltd., a company based in Beijing’s Shunyi district, which is set to expedite its research and production of liquid-phase SiC (Silicon Carbide) substrates.

Mitsubishi Electric is reportedly in discussions with domestic competitors to establish a power semiconductor alliance, according to the company’s CEO, Kei Urushima, in an interview with Bloomberg. This move aims to enhance collaboration in producing these critical components, essential for driving various electronic devices globally.

Infineon, a leading German semiconductor company, has also expressed its intention to ramp up local production in China. CEO Jochen Hanebeck revealed in a recent interview that Infineon is focusing on localizing its chip production to better meet the needs of Chinese customers.

The global automotive chip market, despite currently enduring a downturn, is showing signs of hope for future recovery, especially in the electric vehicle (EV) sector.

On December 5th, STMicroelectronics, a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing, announced a significant long-term supply agreement with Ampere, the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing arm of Renault Group.

ZF, a global leader in driveline and chassis technology, has recently opened its third electric drive factory in China—ZF Electric Drive Systems (Shenyang) Co., Ltd. This new facility, located in Shenyang, will produce and sell key components for electric vehicles (EVs), including the three-in-one electric drive axle system for new energy vehicles (NEVs).

On November 29, 2024, DENSO Corporation and Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. announced a joint investment of approximately ¥211.6 billion (around $1.4 billion) to enhance Japan's silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductor production capacity. This initiative has received approval from Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), which will provide up to ¥70.5 billion in subsidies to support the project.  

On November 26, 2024, significant updates in silicon carbide (SiC) supply were announced by Chiplink Integrated Technology and ROHM Semiconductor, reflecting advancements in their respective collaborations with major automotive manufacturers.