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<ul><li>Lam Research and KLA reported in-line 2Q23 results but better GPM on improved product mix.</li><li>Looking into 2023, while Lam raised WFE spending on China-related and HBM demand, KLA maintained forecast of 20% YoY decline.</li><li>Both stayed cautious on low UTR in memory market (guidance of 40% to mid-40% YoY decline), but positive on AI demand to boost packaging business in FY23E. </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Lam Research and KLA reported in-line 2Q23 results but better GPM on improved product mix.Looking into 2023, while Lam raised WFE spending on China-related and HBM demand, KLA maintained forecast of 20% YoY decline.Both stayed cautious on low UTR in memory market (guidance of 40% to mid-40% YoY decline), but positive on AI demand to boost packaging business in FY23E. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

China Technology – Implications of Lam Research and KLA 2Q23 results

<ul><li>TSMC unveiled an in-line 2Q23 results but guided slow 3Q recovery due to longer inventory correction and China weakness despite stronger AI demand.</li><li>Mgmt. guided down FY23E revenue to 10% YoY decline from prior low to mid-single digit decline on macro headwinds, slower China recovery and demand weakness.</li><li>As such, we believe market will turn more conservative on 3Q inventory correction and 4Q demand recovery. </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

TSMC unveiled an in-line 2Q23 results but guided slow 3Q recovery due to longer inventory correction and China weakness despite stronger AI demand.Mgmt. guided down FY23E revenue to 10% YoY decline from prior low to mid-single digit decline on macro headwinds, slower China recovery and demand weakness.As such, we believe market will turn more conservative on 3Q inventory correction and 4Q demand recovery. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

China Technology – Implications of TSMC 2Q23: Slower 3Q and China Recovery

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<ul><li>Black Sesame International Holding Ltd., a Xiaomi-backed designer of artificial intelligence-based self-driving computing chips, has filed for a Hong Kong IPO</li><li>Black Sesame, which also counts Tencent Holdings Ltd. and SAIC Motor Corp. Ltd. among its major investors, plans to use the IPO proceeds mainly to develop system-on-a-chip (SoC) designs and software for intelligent vehicles in the next three years.</li><li>Bloomberg in January reported that the company expects to raise $200 million through the share sale, citing people familiar with the matter.</li></ul>

Black Sesame International Holding Ltd., a Xiaomi-backed designer of artificial intelligence-based self-driving computing chips, has filed for a Hong Kong IPOBlack Sesame, which also counts Tencent Holdings Ltd. and SAIC Motor Corp. Ltd. among its major investors, plans to use the IPO proceeds mainly to develop system-on-a-chip (SoC) designs and software for intelligent vehicles in the next three years.Bloomberg in January reported that the company expects to raise $200 million through the share sale, citing people familiar with the matter.

China Designer of AI-Based Self-Driving Chips Files for Hong Kong IPO

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<ul><li>In Depth: The secrets behind a Chinese banking superstar’s fall.</li><li>Xi raises Anti-Secession Law in talks with Biden about Taiwan, foreign minister says.</li><li>Teaching staff who harm children face lifetime ban.</li></ul>

In Depth: The secrets behind a Chinese banking superstar’s fall.Xi raises Anti-Secession Law in talks with Biden about Taiwan, foreign minister says.Teaching staff who harm children face lifetime ban.

CX Daily: The Secrets Behind a Chinese Banking Superstar’s Fall

<ul><li>Chips / In Depth: The sudden reversal of the global chip shortage</li><li>Hong Kong / Hong Kong unveils new visa, property tax policies to stanch talent exodus</li><li>Central bank / China’s central bank gets new deputy governor</li></ul>

Chips / In Depth: The sudden reversal of the global chip shortageHong Kong / Hong Kong unveils new visa, property tax policies to stanch talent exodusCentral bank / China’s central bank gets new deputy governor

CX Daily: The Sudden Reversal of the Global Chip Shortage

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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. manufactures integrated circuits based on its proprietary designs.  The Company offers a comprehensive set of integrated circuit fabrication processes to manufacture CMOS logic, mixed-mode, volatile and non-volatile memory and BiCMOS chips.  Taiwan Semiconductor is an affiliate of Philips Electronics N.V.

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China Technology – Implications of Lam Research and KLA 2Q23 results

Looking into 2023, while Lam raised WFE spending on China-related and HBM demand, KLA maintained forecast of 20% YoY decline.

CMB International

China Technology – Implications of TSMC 2Q23: Slower 3Q and China Recovery

TSMC unveiled an in-line 2Q23 results but guided slow 3Q recovery due to longer inventory correction and China weakness despite stronger AI demand.

CMB International

China Designer of AI-Based Self-Driving Chips Files for Hong Kong IPO

Black Sesame International Holding Ltd., a Xiaomi-backed designer of artificial intelligence-based self-driving computing chips, has filed for a...

Caixin Global

CX Daily: The Secrets Behind a Chinese Banking Superstar’s Fall

In Depth: The secrets behind a Chinese banking superstar’s fall. Xi raises Anti-Secession Law in talks with Biden about Taiwan, foreign minister says.

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CX Daily: The Sudden Reversal of the Global Chip Shortage

In Depth: The sudden reversal of the global chip shortage. Hong Kong unveils new visa, property tax policies to stanch talent exodus

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