2026 Great Heat Arrives!
On July 23, 2026, when the Sun’s apparent longitude reaches 120 degrees, Great Heat (Dashu), the 12th of the 24 traditional Chinese solar terms, arrives. As one of the hottest periods of the year in China, Great Heat represents the height of summer, bringing intense sunshine, high temperatures, and frequent thunderstorms that support crop growth while reminding people to adapt to nature’s seasonal changes.
Great Heat is also accompanied by a variety of traditional customs that celebrate health, gratitude, and abundance. In many regions of southern China, people enjoy cooling foods such as herbal jelly, mung bean soup, watermelon, and lotus seeds to relieve the summer heat. In some coastal regions, communities celebrate seasonal fishing traditions with seafood dishes, while families prepare nourishing meals believed to strengthen the body during the hottest days. In other areas, people drink herbal tea, rest during the hottest hours of the afternoon, and avoid excessive outdoor activities. These customs reflect traditional wisdom about maintaining physical balance and adapting to seasonal changes while embracing the richness of midsummer.
As Great Heat marks the height of summer, the global semiconductor industry is experiencing a similar surge of momentum. In the days leading up to this solar term, several leading technology companies announced strategic developments highlighting the accelerating pace of artificial intelligence, robotics, and advanced computing. Much like the intense summer sun fueling crop growth, AI demand continues to drive unprecedented investment and innovation across the semiconductor ecosystem.
On July 21, Samsung Electronics announced the establishment of a dedicated Robotics Division, reporting directly to the CEO. The new RX (Robot eXperience) organization will oversee long-term robotics strategy, core technology development, and commercialization efforts while expanding Samsung's global robotics research capabilities. The move signals Samsung's ambition to position robotics as one of its next major growth engines, integrating AI, sensors, semiconductor technologies, and intelligent hardware into future products. As robots become increasingly dependent on high-performance processors, memory, and edge AI chips, Samsung's latest initiative further strengthens the connection between semiconductor innovation and next-generation intelligent systems.
Memory technology is also entering a new phase of expansion. Around the same time, Micron Technology announced new AI automotive memory agreements with multiple customers, reinforcing the growing demand for high-performance memory solutions in software-defined vehicles and autonomous driving platforms. Modern AI-powered vehicles require enormous bandwidth and real-time data processing capabilities, making advanced DRAM and NAND technologies increasingly critical. Micron's latest partnerships demonstrate how artificial intelligence is extending well beyond data centers into the automotive sector, creating new opportunities for semiconductor manufacturers serving edge computing and intelligent transportation.
Meanwhile, investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence continues to reshape the global technology landscape. Reports that Apple is approaching a $4.9 trillion market capitalization, narrowing the gap with AI leader Nvidia, illustrate how the race for AI leadership is influencing the world's largest technology companies. While Nvidia continues to dominate AI accelerator chips, Apple's expanding AI ecosystem and growing semiconductor capabilities have strengthened market confidence. The competition between these industry giants reflects not only advances in consumer electronics but also the increasing strategic importance of custom silicon, AI processors, and advanced semiconductor manufacturing.
As Great Heat reminds us that nature reaches its most energetic and vibrant stage, the semiconductor industry is likewise entering a period of extraordinary acceleration. From robotics and AI memory to next-generation processors and intelligent devices, technological innovation continues to gather momentum around the world. Just as ancient wisdom teaches people to live in harmony with the changing seasons, today's semiconductor industry is adapting to the rapidly evolving AI era. While embracing these exciting technological breakthroughs, it is also worth remembering to stay hydrated, avoid excessive heat, and enjoy a healthy and comfortable Great Heat season.
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