# Guangzhou
Latest news and articles about Guangzhou
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China Kicks Off APEC “China Year” with Senior Officials Meeting in Guangzhou
China will host APEC’s first senior officials meeting and related events in Guangzhou from February 1–10, launching the country’s 2026 APEC presidency under the theme of an Asia‑Pacific community for common prosperity. The meetings aim to operationalize priorities of openness, innovation and cooperation ahead of the leaders’ informal summit in November.
Young Tech Manager’s Sudden Death Reignites Scrutiny of China’s High‑pressure Start‑up Culture
A 32‑year‑old Guangzhou software manager collapsed and died after prolonged periods of excessive work following departmental reshuffles and understaffing. The company has applied for a work‑injury determination; local authorities are investigating as the case revives debate about long‑hours culture and labour protections in China’s tech sector.
Guangzhou Greenlights a 12‑inch Fab to Serve China’s AI and Automotive Chip Rush
Yuexin Semiconductor has started Phase IV of its Guangzhou project with a RMB 25.2 billion plan for a 12‑inch mixed‑signal fab capable of producing 40,000 wafers per month. The facility targets surging demand in AI, edge AI, industrial and automotive electronics, reflecting China’s strategy to build domestic, application‑focused chip capacity.
Guangzhou's Yuexin Kicks Off 12‑inch Fab to Supply AI, Auto and Industrial Chips — A RMB25.2bn Bet on Specialty Silicon
Yuexin Semiconductor has started a RMB25.2 billion Phase‑IV project in Guangzhou to build a 12‑inch, mixed‑signal specialty wafer fab with a monthly capacity of 40,000 wafers (about 480,000 a year). The plant aims to serve booming demand in AI, industrial and automotive electronics, reflecting China’s broader push to strengthen domestic semiconductor supply chains for strategic and commercial reasons.