As the world gradually enters the post-pandemic recovery phase, technologies such as 5G, IoT, and industrial automation are accelerating as core drivers for industry development. Molex leverages its global supply chain and digital capabilities to help customers address connectivity challenges, promoting the large-scale implementation of 5G applications in consumer electronics, automotive, healthcare, and other fields, thereby building an efficient and interconnected future ecosystem.

Recently, the hashtag #TWS earbuds witness explosive growth# trended on Weibo, becoming a widely discussed public topic. In fact, since Apple's AirPods ignited the True Wireless Stereo (TWS) Bluetooth earbuds market in 2017, TWS wireless earbuds have maintained consistent growth, establishing themselves as one of the most promising wearable devices.

This year's market environment is relatively complex, with various industries experiencing some sluggishness. However, military-industrial enterprises have seen orders gradually increase, achieving overall performance growth. *The Proposal of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on Formulating the 14th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development and the Long-Range Objectives Through the Year 2035* marked the first official proposal of the centennial military building goal for 2027. Consequently, there are seven years remaining to achieve the objective of modernizing national defense, with the "14th Five-Year Plan" period serving as a critical implementation phase.

The 2020 Government Work Report once again explicitly supports the development of the new energy vehicle industry, positioning it at the strategic level of "new infrastructure" and industrial upgrading. Driven by favorable policies such as the extension of purchase subsidies and tax exemptions for two years, the construction of charging piles—a core supporting infrastructure—has gained strong momentum. This also presents broad market space and transformation opportunities for upstream industrial chain enterprises, including connectors and cables.

The sudden COVID-19 outbreak in early 2020 led to a global shortage of medical supplies, exposing vulnerabilities in the industrial chain while simultaneously creating substitution opportunities for Chinese medical equipment manufacturers. Against the backdrop of long-term reliance on imported high-end equipment and the continuous expansion of primary-level healthcare demands, domestic medical connector enterprises are entering a critical period for technological upgrading and market penetration, with the domestic substitution process expected to accelerate.

According to 2020 foreign media reports, Apple Inc. plans to make significant adjustments to the charging interfaces of iPhones and iPCs starting from 2021, phasing out its long-used proprietary Lightning interface in favor of the universal USB-C standard. This strategic shift aims to enhance device compatibility and align with global regulatory trends and market demands for a unified interface, and is expected to drive the upstream connector industry into a new growth cycle.

Shanghai, China – August 1, 2019 – TE Connectivity (TE), a global leader in innovative connectivity solutions for high-speed computing and network applications, today announced the launch of its new Sliver jumper connector. Featuring a new standardized form factor, this connector supports panel-pluggable capabilities for the Open Compute Project (OCP) NIC 3.0 specification. The latest addition to TE’s Sliver product family is designed for compact OCP NIC 3.0 cards, enabling easier system maintenance while improving thermal performance

Connectors are indispensable components in most electronic products, responsible for transmitting electrical current, voltage, or optical signals. Their application is vast, spanning industries such as aerospace, automotive, industrial, 3C (computer, communication, consumer electronics), and medical. As China has developed into the world's largest connector market, the key industries driving connector growth in recent years have been 5G communication, electric vehicles, and Industry 4.0. This presents a rare market opportunity for connector companies.

In response to the trends of automotive electrification and lightweighting, Panasonic Corporation announced in 2019 that it would fully commence mass production of its new "Board-to-FPC Connector." Featuring a unique structural design, this product excels in simplifying assembly processes, improving space utilization, and enhancing vibration resistance. It is widely applicable to automotive LED lighting, battery management systems, and various in-vehicle electronic devices, providing critical technical support for automakers in achieving lightweighting and design optimization.