Inspiring National Pride, Leading Global Progress: Interview with YXC Yangxing Technology’s Mr. Cai Qinhong

 

Mr. Cai Qinhong, General Manager of YXC Yangxing Technology

 

"YXC Yangxing Technology has proudly journeyed through 40 years of entrepreneurship, spanning two generations and weathering numerous industry cycles. Reaching where we are today has been no easy feat. I am deeply grateful for the trust and unwavering commitment of my father, Mr. Cai Pingyang, the dedication of our incredible employees and partners, and — most importantly — the support of over 50,000 loyal customers.

It’s because of this collective strength that Yangxing Technology has the opportunity to pursue global excellence while staying true to our founding mission: delivering exceptional quality and service. We remain committed to building a respected Chinese national brand, contributing Chinese wisdom and innovation to the global technology landscape, and playing our part in shaping a smarter, more connected world."

------ Cai Qinhong

 

YXC Yangxing Technology

 

Cai Qinhong, born in 1990, is a proud Shenzhen-based entrepreneur of Chaozhou heritage and a dynamic second-generation business leader. After earning his degree in Marketing from Guangdong University of Foreign Studies in 2013, he ventured into business leadership early — taking over full management of his company at just 23 years old.

"I still remember it clearly," Cai recalls. "The company had only six employees and one agency product line. At 23, I knew very little. But my father’s unwavering trust and hands-off approach gave me the courage to take bold steps."

It was during these early years that the Chaoshang spirit of fearless risk-taking and innovation within him began to awaken. Inspired by his father’s lessons, Cai embraced two enduring philosophies:

1. Persistence is power: Stay committed to mastering one craft. Though R&D takes time, true patience builds unshakable confidence.

2. Innovation is the soul of enterprise: Success comes from continuous innovation — backed by solid foundations, technical expertise, and creative capability. Only by consistently innovating can a company truly thrive.

Today, after over a decade of leadership and experience, Cai continues to pursue growth, recently enrolling in the Executive MBA program at Peking University in 2024. His journey embodies the blend of tradition and modern ambition, leading Yangxing Technology toward new heights in China’s technology sector and the global stage.

 

 

Culture Wall

 

The name “Xing” (兴) embodies prosperity, revitalization, and upward momentum — a fitting symbol for Yangxing Technology, one of the early pioneers of China’s reform and opening-up era. Founded in 1986 by visionary entrepreneur Mr. Cai Pingyang, the company established its production base in 2003 and officially launched the YXC brand in 2010.

In 2012, second-generation entrepreneur Cai Qinhong assumed leadership as General Manager of Shenzhen Yangxing Technology, carrying forward the company’s legacy with a bold vision for modernization and global excellence. Guided by the core values of “Quality as the Foundation, Service as the Root; Unity as Essential, Innovation as the Soul”, Cai positioned the company to benchmark against leading international brands in both quality and technology.

Under his direction, Yangxing has adopted a clear and disciplined approach:

• Setting strategy

• Mastering core technologies

• Driving business expansion

• Ensuring uncompromising product quality

In management, Cai emphasizes goal-setting, process control, and results-based evaluation, fostering a performance-driven culture.

This leadership transformed Yangxing Technology into one of China’s earliest manufacturers of programmable crystal oscillators, achieving over 40% annual sales growth for eight consecutive years. Recognized for its innovation and precision manufacturing, the company was honored as a Shenzhen “Specialized, Refined, Unique, and New (SRUN)” SME in 2022, and earned the prestigious title of National-Level “Little Giant” Enterprise in 2023.

In 2024, Yangxing made a major breakthrough by establishing the Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for High-Performance MEMS Clock Chips, accelerating China’s localization process for critical clock chip technologies and setting a new benchmark for the industry.

Today, as a comprehensive high-tech enterprise and National “Little Giant”, Yangxing has formed an integrated ecosystem with Shenzhen Yuanqimao Technology Co., Ltd. (formerly Crystal Oscillator Mall) and Huizhou Yangxing Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. (R&D and production base). Backed by a growing portfolio of invention and utility model patents, Yangxing’s core competitiveness in technological innovation continues to surge.

Among its strategic partners are industry leaders such as BYD, Goodix Technology, Foxconn, and Flex, with annual revenues reaching hundreds of millions of RMB by 2024 — a testament to its relentless pursuit of excellence and commitment to advancing China’s presence on the global tech stage.

 

YXC Full Product Series: Active Crystal Oscillators, Programmable Crystal Oscillators, Automotive-Grade Crystal Oscillators, Passive Crystals

 

Mr. Cai Qinhong shared that Yangxing Technology is deeply rooted in the heart of the electronic semiconductor industry, specializing in clock chip design, crystal oscillator R&D, electronic component distribution, and frequency device manufacturing. Often referred to as the **“heartbeat” of electronic devices,” crystal oscillators play a pivotal role in ensuring precision and stability across countless applications.

The YXC brand stands for “Yangxing Crystal” as well as “Your Xcellent Choice” — a reflection of the company’s commitment to delivering exceptional frequency control solutions. Driven by a mission to break technological boundaries and advance the localization of clock frequency components in China, Yangxing has successfully introduced a range of market-acclaimed products. These include its best-selling programmable CMOS crystal oscillator series such as YSO690PR, YS0691ER, and YS0692PR, alongside its newly launched Real-Time Clock (RTC) chip series like YSN8563, YSN8025, and YSN8010.

Mr. Cai emphasized that YXC Yangxing Technology, alongside innovative industry peers like Kinghelm (www.kinghelm.com.cn) and SLKOR (www.slkormicro.com), represents a new generation of technology-driven original manufacturers focused on advancing China’s electronic semiconductor capabilities. All three brands are leading choices for domestic substitution, each relentlessly pushing the limits of innovation and navigating the challenges of a dynamic global market.

Looking to the future, Yangxing Technology is eager to collaborate with like-minded, high-quality enterprises — both at home and abroad — to deliver powerful, complementary product portfolios. By combining resources, expertise, and forward-thinking strategies, the company aims to create greater value for customers, share the fruits of innovation, and collectively build a vibrant, future-ready industry ecosystem.

 

Honor Wall

 

From a modest storefront to a thriving enterprise, YXC Yangxing Technology has forged an extraordinary journey over nearly four decades and two generations of relentless determination. Today, it proudly owns its own factory, the respected YXC brand, a team of over 200 professionals, and a loyal base of 50,000 customers, securing its place among China’s Top 3 crystal oscillator manufacturers.

At the heart of this success lies the power of culture. It’s the enduring spirit of the Yangxing people — rooted in integrity, resilience, and the bold ambition to make YXC products smarter, more human-centric, and globally competitive. It’s a culture driven by the long-term vision of building a century-old enterprise and the mission of infusing technology with vitality while achieving shared prosperity with partners worldwide.

Looking ahead, General Manager Cai Qinhong envisions a bold future:

“Yangxing Technology will fuel its rise to a multi-billion-yuan enterprise through a culture of relentless progress. We will keep strengthening and expanding our clock frequency components business, carry the voice of China’s electronic components industry onto the global stage, and tirelessly pursue excellence for generations to come.”

The company is also committed to cultivating a vibrant industry ecosystem — uniting suppliers, material manufacturers, agents, customers, and peers in a virtuous, collaborative cycle. Together, they’ll empower a new wave of “light cavalry” tech innovators, injecting the industry with faster, stronger, and more dynamic technology solutions.

Yangxing Technology isn’t just building a business. It’s building a legacy.

Office of Mr. Cai Qinhong

 

Song Shiqiang, a fellow Chinese semiconductor entrepreneur, extends his heartfelt congratulations to YXC Yangxing Technology, wishing the company continued growth and success. He looks forward to joining forces in the shared mission to elevate national pride and drive China’s semiconductor industry to new heights, working together toward becoming leaders on the global stage.