# China's emergence as an electric vehicle powerhouse has rattled carmakers globally, but particularly those in Japan.

*business · news · 2026-04-19 · Nikkei Asia*

## Key points

- Japan will participate as an active member in the Philippines-U.S. war games for the first time.
- The International Criminal Court will decide if Duterte's case falls under its jurisdiction this week.
- TSMC will reveal advancements in 3-nanometer, 2-nanometer, A16, and A14 chip technologies at its symposium.
- South Korea is seeking alternate energy supplies due to the Iran war's impact on manufacturing.
- Chinese EV makers aim to showcase post-price-war innovations and increase exports at the Beijing auto show.

**Companies:** TSMC, BYD
**Countries:** China, Japan, India, South Korea, Vietnam, Philippines, United States, Taiwan

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