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Addressed the National Assembly of Seychelles today. Expressed my gratitude for the warmth and friendship extended by the people of Seychelles. Spoke about the long-lasting partnership between our two nations that is built on shared values. It was also an honour interacting with the Members of the Assembly. @SeychellesNA

India’s Prime Minister @narendramodi will today attend Seychelles’ 50th Independence Day Celebrations as Guest of Honour and address National Assembly as well as hold Bilateral Talks with President Patrick Herminie.

Had a good meeting with Mr. Bernard Georges, Leader of the Opposition in the Seychelles National Assembly. Discussed various subjects relating to the India-Seychelles partnership. Expressed gratitude for his warm remarks at the National Assembly earlier today, after my address. Glad to see the India-Seychelles relations having broad support across all sections of society in Seychelles.

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Semiconductor Substrate Industry Concerned About Pressure to Cut Delivery Prices in the Second Half Major midsized semiconductor substrate manufacturers left out of the raw material cost linkage system are worried about worsening profitability in the second half of the year. The concern stems from the possibility that delivery prices, which were only slightly adjusted earlier this year after a sharp rise in raw material costs such as gold and copper, could return to their original levels. The substrate industry is calling for an expanded application of the cost linkage system as well as cooperative support from major semiconductor manufacturer customers. According to industry sources on the 30th, major domestic semiconductor substrate manufacturers are currently negotiating second half delivery prices with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. Substrate manufacturers reportedly want additional price increases, citing still elevated purchase costs for raw materials such as gold and copper and the current semiconductor boom. Semiconductor manufacturers, on the other hand, are reportedly considering rolling back prices in the second half, since delivery prices were already raised somewhat in the first quarter. An Youngwoo, Secretary General of the Korea PCB and Semiconductor Packaging Industry Association (KPCA), pointed out that many substrate manufacturers currently in negotiations are receiving requests from customers to lower second half delivery prices, and that if these cuts go through, the increase from the first quarter could be completely erased. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix reportedly raised semiconductor substrate delivery prices by an average of three to four percent earlier this year, a move that partly reflected substrate makers' demands amid heavy raw material cost pressure. However, as gold and copper prices have gradually stabilized, negotiations appear to have shifted toward price cuts. The substrate industry believes delivery prices could be lowered as early as next month. This would allow semiconductor manufacturers to maximize their profits, but it would leave the substrate industry unable to escape a "double burden" of still high raw material costs and lower delivery prices. Many in the industry agree this could hold back growth in the substrate sector, since slower profit growth may limit capital investment and next generation technology development. The substrate industry is united in calling for delivery price cuts to be postponed for now, arguing that mutual growth requires spreading the benefits of the current semiconductor boom not only to chipmakers but also to their substrate partners. An added that midsized substrate companies play a key role connecting large corporations and small businesses within Korea's domestic semiconductor supply chain, and that they are important to maintaining the competitiveness of the semiconductor industry as a whole. He said semiconductor manufacturers need to discuss substrate delivery prices as part of a cooperative effort to secure a sustainable and competitive supply chain. There are also calls for building a sustainable cooperation model over the long term, so that substrate makers, who have accumulated cost pressure from rising raw material prices, can continue investing in R&D, production facilities, and quality competitiveness. This is because the substrate industry's structure makes it highly sensitive to raw material price fluctuations. In particular, if the cost burden from sharp raw material price spikes falls disproportionately on substrate manufacturers, it could reduce their capacity to invest and weaken their technological competitiveness. To address this situation, KPCA proposed the following: reviewing an expanded application of the delivery payment linkage system for midsized companies and improving the system to better share the risk of raw material price fluctuations; forming a supply chain cooperation council involving the government, National Assembly, and industry; expanding policy support for key midsized companies in the semiconductor supply chain; and building a cooperative framework to secure sustainable supply chain competitiveness.

Big Bro Chen Xiaoer The pattern of Hu Xiaowei（Chen Xiaoer) repeatedly evading meaningful prosecution points to deeper, systemic breakdowns within the judicial process. On March 26, 2026, the UK government published a new round of sanctions targeting entities linked to the Prince Group, including Hu Xiaowei and several associated individuals and companies. 1. “Knight Attack Group” Case (2011) Between 2008 and 2011, the so-called Knight Attack Group, led by Hu Xiaowei, was investigated twice by police in Gaoyou and Danyang (Jiangsu Province). On both occasions, the suspects were released after posting bail of approximately RMB 10 million. On May 30, 2011, authorities formally closed the case involving the group, which had generated over RMB 100 million in illicit profits through attacks on private game servers. Nineteen suspects, including Cai Wen, were arrested. When the case was adjudicated in 2012, all 19 defendants received suspended sentences. Cai Wen himself paid fines exceeding RMB 10 million, but none of the individuals served actual prison time. After that,Hu Xiaowei fled to Hong Kong. 2. “Chongqing Xiaoxian” Case (2016) According to official disclosures, authorities in Yinchuan determined that Hu Xiaowei and Cai Wen, along with chairman Gong Zhaowei and legal representative Fang Zhizhen, had established a large-scale criminal operation centered on illegal private game servers, generating nearly RMB 6 billion in profits over two years. In September 2016, Hu Xiaowei was arrested by Yinchuan police at the Beijing Hotel in Beijing. Meanwhile, Fang Zhizhen fled overseas. Between August 2016 and August 2017, authorities imposed various coercive measures on 12 suspects, including criminal detention, arrest, residential surveillance, and bail pending trial. Hu Xiaowei was detained for 70 days and placed under residential surveillance for an additional 23 days before ultimately being released on bail. After regaining his freedom, Hu fled China again through illicit channels, later reemerging under multiple false identities. 3. “527 Major Case” (2020) According to case materials related to the May 27, 2020 crackdown, authorities targeted a network spanning Jiangxi “Legend Supreme,” Chongqing Xiaoxian, and associated individuals including Zhu Yongcheng, Qin Zike, Chen Lixin, Cai Wen, Gong Zhaowei, as well as Hu Xiaowei’s partner Wang Yihan and his wife. Wang Yihan, born August 26, 1976 in Shanxi Province, was Hu Xiaowei’s partner, with whom he has two children. Acting as a public-facing proxy, she operated multiple entities—including Jiangxi Legend Supreme, Beijing Puman, and Hainan Anzhengbao—to funnel traffic and provide support for Hu’s overseas gambling syndicate, believed to be the second-largest cross-border gambling network in Asia. She is also alleged to have leveraged personal connections to interfere with judicial processes in mainland China, targeting both individuals and their families. Authorities identify Hu Xiaowei as the ultimate controller behind these operations. Following the loss of licensing rights to the Legend franchise in November 2020, Hu’s overseas gambling, adult-content apps, and associated money-laundering channels were significantly disrupted. Large volumes of illicit funds were subsequently exposed and frozen by law enforcement across multiple jurisdictions in China. Hu’s primary revenue streams stemmed from operating online casinos, assembling gambling networks, and profiting from activities including “fishing games,” romance scams, adult platforms, and telecom fraud. He relied heavily on private game servers and fourth-party payment platforms to launder proceeds from these operations. Leaked Cayman banking documents suggest that Chen Zhi’s initial capital originated from a $2 million loan provided by his uncle—identified as Hu Xiaowei. Estimates place Hu’s monthly illicit income at around RMB 2 billion, with peak periods reportedly reaching as high as RMB 20 billion per month. Final Note In 2020, Hu Xiaowei acquired Cambodian citizenship under his real name. In 2022, he was appointed as an advisor to Heng Samrin, then-President of Cambodia’s National Assembly—a position broadly equivalent to ministerial rank. @BBCWorld @BBCBreaking @WSJ @business @nytimes @cnni @Reuters @Forbes @TIME @TheEconomist @UN @AP @washingtonpost @MarketWatch @WSJecon @FAANews @NTSB_Newsroom @FoxNews @FT @YahooFinance @SkyNews @NBCNews @thejusticedept @fincennews @ukhomeoffice @nca_uk @govuk @ica_singapore @govsingapore @mfasg #bigbro# #huxiaowei# #chenxiaoer#