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White House Says Microsoft’s G42 AI Deal ‘Positive’ As It Ousted Huawei

White House says Microsoft's $1.5bn investment in AI company G42 was 'positive' because it forced Huawei divestment

5 months ago

EU, China Agree To Talks Over Planned EV Tariffs

EU, China hold talks and agree to further negotiations as bloc plans tariffs up to 38 percent on Chinese electric…

5 months ago

US Publishes Draft Rules On China AI, Chip Investment

US publishes draft rules governing investments into AI, other emerging technologies in China amidst political tensions

5 months ago

China-Linked Shein Faces Uphill Battle For IPO In US Or UK

China-founded fast-fashion company Shein faces political resistance in search for IPO venue, as major investors grow impatient

5 months ago

TikTok Offered US ‘Kill Switch’ Over Data Concerns

TikTok discloses in court documents it offered US government ability to shut platform down, as it prepares for September court…

5 months ago

US Urges Netherlands, Japan To Increase Chip Kit Restrictions For China

American official heads to Japan after Dutch meeting, as US seeks to increase restrictions on chip-making equipment for China

6 months ago

TikTok US Ban Appeal Gets 16 September Court Date

Action by TikTok, ByteDance and creators against US ban law gets 16 September hearing date, weeks before US elections

6 months ago

AI Fuels Local Memory Chip Demand For China’s Sanctioned YMTC

China chipmaker YMTC sees surge in demand from local companies, government projects amidst AI infrastructure boom, in spite of US…

6 months ago

Microsoft President Grilled By US Lawmakers After China, Russia Hacks

Microsoft's Brad Smith answer questions from US lawmakers about hacks of US governmental systems by China, Russia

6 months ago

US Mulls Additional AI Chip Restrictions For China – Report

Tightening the screws. Biden Administration is considering further restrictions on Chinese access to cutting-edge AI chip tech

6 months ago

Nio Sees EV Sales Surge Amidst Price War

Chinese EV maker Nio expects record second-quarter sales, launches lower-cost brands as it vies with Tesla, BYD in cutthroat market

6 months ago

Saudi Fund Invests In China’s Biggest AI Start-Up

Saudi Arabian investment fund Prosperity7 reportedly contributes to funding round for China's Zhipu AI as US tries to keep allies…

6 months ago

Sanctioned Huawei Takes Global Top Spot For Foldable Smartphones

China's Huawei becomes world's biggest vendor of foldable smartphones in first quarter in spite of US sanctions, surpassing Samsung

6 months ago

TikTok Challenge To US Ban Law Gets September Hearing

Cases by TikTok, ByteDance, content creators get fast-track schedule as company faces forced sale or ban by 19 January

6 months ago

China Premier Welcomes Foreign Tech Investment

In meeting with Samsung chair Chinese Premier Li Qiang welcomes further investment from foreign firms, promises improved conditions

6 months ago

US Extends Probe Into Applied Materials Over Alleged China Shipments

Chip equipment maker Applied Materials receives new subpoena in ongoing probe into alleged sanctions-breaking shipments to China's SMIC

6 months ago

China Forms Biggest-Ever Chip Investment Fund

China officially launches third phase of semiconductor 'Big Fund' valued at $47.5bn as it seeks chip manufacturing self-sufficiency

6 months ago

Google To Begin Manufacturing Pixel Smartphones In India

Google set to begin Pixel smartphone manufacturing in Indian state of Tamil Nadu as electronics makers diversify away from China

6 months ago

Elon Musk Disagrees With US Tariffs On Chinese EVs

Tesla's Elon Musk confirms opposition to the Biden Administration's implementation of 100 percent tariffs on Chinese EVs

7 months ago

Former Cybersecurity Boss Warns UK Not Heeding China Threat

Ciaran Martin, ex-chief executive of the National Cyber Security Centre, explains growing cyber threat posed by China

7 months ago

Upcoming Honor Smartphones To Feature Google AI Tech

Honor will include Google AI features in upcoming devices, despite geopolitical tensions between Washington and Beijing

7 months ago

Apple Slashes iPhone Prices In China

Amid intense competition from Huawei and others, Apple has again slashed the price of its iPhone models in China

7 months ago

EU Widens Investigations Into Chinese Imports, Subsidies

After the United States imposes 100 percent tariffs on certain Chinese goods, Europe widens its investigations into Chinese goods

7 months ago

Biden Administration Imposes 100 Percent Tariff On Chinese EVs

Electric vehicles made in China are now subject to a 100 percent tariff, to protect US manufacturers from cheap imports

7 months ago

US To Make 30 Percent Of Advanced Chips By 2032

US to triple domestic chipmaking capacity and control 30 percent of advanced chips by 2032 after Chips Act subsidy boost

7 months ago

Baidu Head Of PR Loses Job Over Controversial Posts

Baidu's head of public relations leaves company amidst controversy over posts endorsing intense work culture

7 months ago

Biden Admin Set To Impose Tariffs On Chinese Electric Vehicles

America reportedly set to announce next week import tariffs on strategic Chinese sectors, including electric vehicles

7 months ago

Biden Admin Mulls Export Restrictions For AI Models – Report

The United States reportedly considers restricting China and Russia's access to AI models found in tools such as ChatGPT

7 months ago

US Revokes Some Intel, Qualcomm China Export Licences – Report

Chip giants Intel and Qualcomm complain of sales impact after United States revokes some of their export licences to China

7 months ago