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TSMC CEO in Japan

TSMC CEO in Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (2nd from R) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Chief Executive Officer C.C. Wei (2nd from L) pose for a photo at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Feb. 5, 2026.

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TSMC CEO in Japan

TSMC CEO in Japan

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa (2nd from R) holds talks with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Chief Executive Officer C.C. Wei in Tokyo on Feb. 5, 2026.

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TSMC CEO in Japan

TSMC CEO in Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) holds talks with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Chief Executive Officer C.C. Wei at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Feb. 5, 2026.

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TSMC CEO in Japan

TSMC CEO in Japan

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa (R) shakes hands with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Chief Executive Officer C.C. Wei in Tokyo on Feb. 5, 2026.

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PM Takaichi's meeting with TSMC CEO

PM Takaichi's meeting with TSMC CEO

Photo taken on Feb. 5, 2026, at the prime minister's office in Tokyo shows Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Chief Executive Officer C.C. Wei.

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PM Takaichi's meeting with TSMC CEO

PM Takaichi's meeting with TSMC CEO

Combined photo shows Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) holding talks with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Chief Executive Officer C.C. Wei at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Feb. 5, 2026.

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PM Takaichi's meeting with TSMC CEO

PM Takaichi's meeting with TSMC CEO

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Chief Executive Officer C.C. Wei enters the prime minister's office in Tokyo for talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Feb. 5, 2026.

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PM Takaichi's meeting with TSMC CEO

PM Takaichi's meeting with TSMC CEO

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Chief Executive Officer C.C. Wei pose for a photo at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Feb. 5, 2026.

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PM Takaichi's meeting with TSMC CEO

PM Takaichi's meeting with TSMC CEO

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) holds talks with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Chief Executive Officer C.C. Wei at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Feb. 5, 2026.

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PM Takaichi's meeting with TSMC CEO

PM Takaichi's meeting with TSMC CEO

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) holds talks with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Chief Executive Officer C.C. Wei at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Feb. 5, 2026.

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PM Takaichi's meeting with TSMC CEO

PM Takaichi's meeting with TSMC CEO

(From L) Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Chief Executive Officer C.C. Wei, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara pose for a photo at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Feb. 5, 2026.

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PM Takaichi's meeting with TSMC CEO

PM Takaichi's meeting with TSMC CEO

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) holds talks with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Chief Executive Officer C.C. Wei at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Feb. 5, 2026.

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South Korea: Two Missing as Massive Fire Rages at North Chungcheong Manufacturing Plant

A massive fire broke out at a manufacturing plant in Duseong-ri, Maengdong-myeon, Eumseong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, on Friday, January 30, spreading to a nearby mountain and leaving two people missing. Authorities issued a Level 2 fire response alert and are investigating the whereabouts of two employees believed to be inside the factory building.

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Retail Stores In Tech Sector - Shenzhen

Retail Stores In Tech Sector - Shenzhen

Customers experience electronic products at the inno100 flagship store in Nanshan District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Jan. 5, 2026. Recently, a number of retail stores in tech sector opened in many business districts of Shenzhen. In theses tech stores, consumers can experience smart electronic products such as embodied intelligent robots, 3D printing, and smart glasses. Shenzhen, a city at the forefront of China's intelligent manufacturing, is creating new scenarios of immersive retail consumption, bringing cutting-edge technology to consumers. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)

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Retail Stores In Tech Sector - Shenzhen

Retail Stores In Tech Sector - Shenzhen

A customer experiences an exoskeleton wearable device in the inno100 flagship store in Nanshan District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Jan. 18, 2026. Recently, a number of retail stores in tech sector opened in many business districts of Shenzhen. In theses tech stores, consumers can experience smart electronic products such as embodied intelligent robots, 3D printing, and smart glasses. Shenzhen, a city at the forefront of China's intelligent manufacturing, is creating new scenarios of immersive retail consumption, bringing cutting-edge technology to consumers. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)

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Retail Stores In Tech Sector - Shenzhen

Retail Stores In Tech Sector - Shenzhen

Customers watch a robot demonstration at the inno100 flagship store in Nanshan District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Jan. 5, 2026. Recently, a number of retail stores in tech sector opened in many business districts of Shenzhen. In theses tech stores, consumers can experience smart electronic products such as embodied intelligent robots, 3D printing, and smart glasses. Shenzhen, a city at the forefront of China's intelligent manufacturing, is creating new scenarios of immersive retail consumption, bringing cutting-edge technology to consumers. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)

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Retail Stores In Tech Sector - Shenzhen

Retail Stores In Tech Sector - Shenzhen

Customers experience smart glasses at the inno100 flagship store in Nanshan District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Jan. 18, 2026. Recently, a number of retail stores in tech sector opened in many business districts of Shenzhen. In theses tech stores, consumers can experience smart electronic products such as embodied intelligent robots, 3D printing, and smart glasses. Shenzhen, a city at the forefront of China's intelligent manufacturing, is creating new scenarios of immersive retail consumption, bringing cutting-edge technology to consumers. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)

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Retail Stores In Tech Sector - Shenzhen

Retail Stores In Tech Sector - Shenzhen

People visit a robot store of ENGINEAI Robotics Technology Co., Ltd. in Futian District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Jan. 15, 2026. Recently, a number of retail stores in tech sector opened in many business districts of Shenzhen. In theses tech stores, consumers can experience smart electronic products such as embodied intelligent robots, 3D printing, and smart glasses. Shenzhen, a city at the forefront of China's intelligent manufacturing, is creating new scenarios of immersive retail consumption, bringing cutting-edge technology to consumers. Photo by Liang Xu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Retail Stores In Tech Sector - Shenzhen

Retail Stores In Tech Sector - Shenzhen

Customers learn about electronic products at the customization workstation in the inno100 flagship store in Nanshan District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Jan. 18, 2026. The workstation is equipped with various DIY devices such as 3D printers, allowing for personalized customization of products. Recently, a number of retail stores in tech sector opened in many business districts of Shenzhen. In theses tech stores, consumers can experience smart electronic products such as embodied intelligent robots, 3D printing, and smart glasses. Shenzhen, a city at the forefront of China's intelligent manufacturing, is creating new scenarios of immersive retail consumption, bringing cutting-edge technology to consumers. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)

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Retail Stores In Tech Sector - Shenzhen

Retail Stores In Tech Sector - Shenzhen

A child interacts with a robot at the world's first robot 6S store in Longgang District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, on Jan. 16, 2026. Recently, a number of retail stores in tech sector opened in many business districts of Shenzhen. In theses tech stores, consumers can experience smart electronic products such as embodied intelligent robots, 3D printing, and smart glasses. Shenzhen, a city at the forefront of China's intelligent manufacturing, is creating new scenarios of immersive retail consumption, bringing cutting-edge technology to consumers. Photo by Liang Xu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Retail Stores In Tech Sector - Shenzhen

Retail Stores In Tech Sector - Shenzhen

A child interacts with a robot at the world's first robot 6S store in Longgang District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, on Jan. 16, 2026. Recently, a number of retail stores in tech sector opened in many business districts of Shenzhen. In theses tech stores, consumers can experience smart electronic products such as embodied intelligent robots, 3D printing, and smart glasses. Shenzhen, a city at the forefront of China's intelligent manufacturing, is creating new scenarios of immersive retail consumption, bringing cutting-edge technology to consumers. Photo by Liang Xu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Retail Stores In Tech Sector - Shenzhen

Retail Stores In Tech Sector - Shenzhen

This photo taken on Jan. 16, 2026 shows the world's first robot 6S store in Longgang District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province. Recently, a number of retail stores in tech sector opened in many business districts of Shenzhen. In theses tech stores, consumers can experience smart electronic products such as embodied intelligent robots, 3D printing, and smart glasses. Shenzhen, a city at the forefront of China's intelligent manufacturing, is creating new scenarios of immersive retail consumption, bringing cutting-edge technology to consumers. Photo by Liang Xu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Retail Stores In Tech Sector - Shenzhen

Retail Stores In Tech Sector - Shenzhen

A customer interacts with an embodied intelligent robot at a robot store of ENGINEAI Robotics Technology Co., Ltd. in Futian District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Jan. 15, 2026. Recently, a number of retail stores in tech sector opened in many business districts of Shenzhen. In theses tech stores, consumers can experience smart electronic products such as embodied intelligent robots, 3D printing, and smart glasses. Shenzhen, a city at the forefront of China's intelligent manufacturing, is creating new scenarios of immersive retail consumption, bringing cutting-edge technology to consumers. Photo by Liang Xu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Retail Stores In Tech Sector - Shenzhen

Retail Stores In Tech Sector - Shenzhen

A customer learns about robot products at a robot store of ENGINEAI Robotics Technology Co., Ltd. in Futian District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Jan. 15, 2026. Recently, a number of retail stores in tech sector opened in many business districts of Shenzhen. In theses tech stores, consumers can experience smart electronic products such as embodied intelligent robots, 3D printing, and smart glasses. Shenzhen, a city at the forefront of China's intelligent manufacturing, is creating new scenarios of immersive retail consumption, bringing cutting-edge technology to consumers. Photo by Liang Xu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Retail Stores In Tech Sector - Shenzhen

Retail Stores In Tech Sector - Shenzhen

A customer watches a 3D printer working at the customization workstation in the inno100 flagship store in Nanshan District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Jan. 18, 2026. The workstation is equipped with various DIY devices such as 3D printers, allowing for personalized customization of products. Recently, a number of retail stores in tech sector opened in many business districts of Shenzhen. In theses tech stores, consumers can experience smart electronic products such as embodied intelligent robots, 3D printing, and smart glasses. Shenzhen, a city at the forefront of China's intelligent manufacturing, is creating new scenarios of immersive retail consumption, bringing cutting-edge technology to consumers. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)

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Retail Stores In Tech Sector - Shenzhen

Retail Stores In Tech Sector - Shenzhen

A customer views embodied intelligent robots at a robot store of ENGINEAI Robotics Technology Co., Ltd. in Futian District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Jan. 15, 2026. Recently, a number of retail stores in tech sector opened in many business districts of Shenzhen. In theses tech stores, consumers can experience smart electronic products such as embodied intelligent robots, 3D printing, and smart glasses. Shenzhen, a city at the forefront of China's intelligent manufacturing, is creating new scenarios of immersive retail consumption, bringing cutting-edge technology to consumers. Photo by Liang Xu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Retail Stores In Tech Sector - Shenzhen

Retail Stores In Tech Sector - Shenzhen

An embodied intelligent robot is demonstrated at the world's first robot 6S store in Longgang District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, on Jan. 16, 2026. Recently, a number of retail stores in tech sector opened in many business districts of Shenzhen. In theses tech stores, consumers can experience smart electronic products such as embodied intelligent robots, 3D printing, and smart glasses. Shenzhen, a city at the forefront of China's intelligent manufacturing, is creating new scenarios of immersive retail consumption, bringing cutting-edge technology to consumers. Photo by Liang Xu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Manufacturing Industry

China Manufacturing Industry

SUQIAN, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - A worker is producing intelligent central control navigation products for automobiles in a company workshop in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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China Manufacturing Industry

China Manufacturing Industry

SUQIAN, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - A worker is producing intelligent central control navigation products for automobiles in a company workshop in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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China Manufacturing Industry

China Manufacturing Industry

SUQIAN, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - A worker is producing intelligent central control navigation products for automobiles in a company workshop in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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China Manufacturing Industry

China Manufacturing Industry

SUQIAN, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - A worker is producing intelligent central control navigation products for automobiles in a company workshop in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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China Manufacturing Industry

China Manufacturing Industry

SUQIAN, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - A worker is producing intelligent central control navigation products for automobiles in a company workshop in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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China Manufacturing Industry

China Manufacturing Industry

SUQIAN, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - A worker is producing intelligent central control navigation products for automobiles in a company workshop in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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China Manufacturing Industry

China Manufacturing Industry

SUQIAN, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - A worker is producing intelligent central control navigation products for automobiles in a company workshop in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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China Manufacturing Industry

China Manufacturing Industry

SUQIAN, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - Workers are producing intelligent central control navigation products for automobiles in a company workshop in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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China Manufacturing Industry

China Manufacturing Industry

SUQIAN, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - A worker is producing intelligent central control navigation products for automobiles in a company workshop in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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China Manufacturing Industry

China Manufacturing Industry

SUQIAN, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - A worker is producing intelligent central control navigation products for automobiles in a company workshop in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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China Manufacturing Industry

China Manufacturing Industry

SUQIAN, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - A worker is producing intelligent central control navigation products for automobiles in a company workshop in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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China Manufacturing Industry

China Manufacturing Industry

SUQIAN, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - A worker is producing intelligent central control navigation products for automobiles in a company workshop in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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China Manufacturing Industry

China Manufacturing Industry

SUQIAN, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - A worker is producing intelligent central control navigation products for automobiles in a company workshop in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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China Manufacturing Industry

China Manufacturing Industry

SUQIAN, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - Workers are working on the production line of a pet food factory in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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China Manufacturing Industry

China Manufacturing Industry

SUQIAN, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - Workers are working on the production line of a pet food factory in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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China Manufacturing Industry

China Manufacturing Industry

SUQIAN, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - Workers are working on the production line of a pet food factory in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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China Manufacturing Industry

China Manufacturing Industry

SUQIAN, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - Workers are working on the production line of a pet food factory in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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China Manufacturing Industry

China Manufacturing Industry

SUQIAN, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - Workers are working on the production line of a pet food factory in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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China Manufacturing Industry

China Manufacturing Industry

SUQIAN, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - Workers are working on the production line of a pet food factory in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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China Manufacturing Industry

China Manufacturing Industry

SUQIAN, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - Workers are working on the production line of a pet food factory in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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China Manufacturing Industry

China Manufacturing Industry

SUQIAN, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - Workers are working on the production line of a pet food factory in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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China Manufacturing Industry

China Manufacturing Industry

SUQIAN, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - Workers are working on the production line of a pet food factory in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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China Manufacturing Industry

China Manufacturing Industry

SUQIAN, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - Workers are working on the production line of a pet food factory in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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