Inside China’s race for tech self-reliance
Anhui's AI, battery, energy champions offer glimpse at Beijing's response to US restrictions.
Byun Hye-jin
US considers $1.85bil naval shipbuilding plan with South Korea, Japan
According to a recent report by US-based Breaking Defence, the initiative is part of a proposed $1.85 billion naval funding request within the Pentagon’s $350 billion…
What South Korea can learn from China’s robotics surge
State backing, talent scale, and integrated supply chains drive China’s lead.
US moves to curb China robots, opens door for Hyundai
US policy shift reshapes competition while highlighting reliance on rare earths.
US military cuts Chinese batteries; Korea steps in
China-free defence supply chains open new opportunities for Korean battery makers beyond EV.
How humanoid robots are rewriting Hyundai–Toyota rivalry
Once trading at a discount, Hyundai sees multiple re-ratings as robotics bet gains traction.
Premium vs scale: Hyundai, Tesla clash in robot pricing
Hyundai's Atlas at $130,000 faces Tesla’s $20,000 goal — and China’s $13,500 rival.
Korean battery-makers face US EV reality check
A shift to energy storage accelerates as US carmakers retreat, but margins may not match the EV boom.
Samsung chief warns against complacency amid earnings rebound
Chair Lee Jae-yong's remarks were delivered through a leadership program titled “Restoring Samsung Values,” which began last week and involves roughly 2,000 executives from…
South Korea brings AI into the physical world at CES 2026
Hyundai’s humanoid Atlas and LG’s CLOiD highlight Korea’s physical AI push.