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Crypto Bosses Look To China Ahead Of Hong Kong Rules
High-profile cryptocurrency founders say Hong Kong regulatory regime and Beijing white paper show hope for China as future crypto hub
Foxconn Raises Pay At Key China iPhone Plant
iPhone assembler Foxconn raises pay and bonuses at key plant in Zhengzhou following weeks of disruption last year
China ‘To Put Humans On Moon’ By 2030
China confirms objective to put humans on Moon by 2030 as it presents increasingly direct competition to US space programme
Microsoft, Five Eyes Warn Of Chinese Spying On US Critical Infrastructure
State-sponsored Chinese hacking group known as 'Volt Typhoon' has been spying on critical infrastructure in the US
Apple Signs Multi-Billion Dollar Deal With Broadcom For US Chips
Apple expands its US chip sourcing with multi-billion dollar deal with Broadcom, as the iPhone maker defocuses from China
China Says AI Disruption Could Pose ‘Serious Challenge’
China internet regulator says generative AI could pose 'serious challenge' to governance, regulation and manland labour market
Microsoft China Exec Warns Of Hasty China AI Investments
Microsoft China chief technology officer warns hasty investments in ChatGPT-style AI tools by Chinese companies could lead to losses
TikTok Sues Montana Over App Ban
Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok sues US state of Montana over law that would ban distribution of app in state on security grounds
China Bans Micron From Key Infrastructure
China internet regulator finds Micron products pose 'major security risk', amidst growing tensions with US
Ex ByteDance Staffer Alleges Beijing Had ‘Supreme Access’ To All Data
Lawsuit from former ByteDance staffer alleges China’s Communist Party had “supreme access” to all TikTok data, including US servers
DoJ Charges Ex Apple Engineer With Stealing Trade Secrets
Former Apple staffer Weibao Wang accused of stealing autonomous system data from the tech giant, and then fleeing to China
Former ByteDance Executive Accuses Firm Of ‘Lawlessness’
ByteDance says it will 'vigorously' fight allegations by former executive as TikTok subsidiary faces data privacy criticism
India To Reopen Applications For $10bn Chip Incentives – Report
Bad news for China? India is to reopen application process for $10bn in incentives to build local chip factories
LinkedIn To Shutter China Site, Cut 716 Jobs
Microsoft-owned business social network LinkedIn to close remaining China job application service, cut 716 jobs amidst tougher regulation
Mystery China Space Vehicle Returns To Earth
Experimental Chinese reusable space vehicle returns to Earth after 276-day mission for vehicle thought similar to US Space Force's X-37B
US Warns Of Economic Damage If China Invades Taiwan
Chinese invasion of Taiwan would likely shut down chip production, causing huge economic impact for the world, US warns
Germany Denies Chip Making Chemical Export Ban To China
There are currently no plans ban export to China of chemicals used to manufacture semiconductors, Germany says
Semiconductor Revenue To Decline In 2023, Gartner Warns
Gartner forecasts global semiconductor revenue to decline 11.2 percent in 2023, amid economic uncertainties and weakening demand
ASML Boss Warns Of Chip Supply Uncertainty
Beijing will develop its own semiconductor equipment says CEO of ASML, and says market access to China is “absolutely essential”
Shanghai To Back Chip, AI Investments
China financial hub Shanghai to back investment in specialised areas of domestic tech industry including semiconductor design and AI
China To Explore 3D Printing For Moon Base
Upcoming China lunar probe to investigate use of 3D printing to build manned habitations on lunar surface from moon soil 'bricks'
US Urges South Korea Not To Fill Micron Shortfall In China
US urges South Korea to tell companies not to make up for Micron exports to China if company is banned as result of security review
Budget Shopping App Temu Launches In Europe
Fast-growing Chinese-owned budget shopping app Temu begins selling in UK, other European countries after US launch last September
Seagate To Pay $300m Penalty Over Huawei Exports
Ouch. Seagate to hand over $300 million in fines after it exported 7.4 hard disk drives to Huawei, despite US export restrictions
Hikvision Denies Illegally Supplying US Government
Hikvision denies claim in leaked documents that it continues to illegally supply cameras to US government for espionage purposes
Tencent ‘Enters Mass Production’ With Video Chip
Tech giant Tencent says self-designed video-transcoding chip enters mass production, amidst US efforts to slow China chip growth
US Congress Targets China’s Shein, Temu In Latest Backlash
US Congress advisory group singles out popular China-linked fast-fashion apps Shein and Temu over data concerns
Apple Makes Nearly 7 Percent Of iPhones In India – Report
China move. Indian factories now making nearly 7 percent of all iPhones, with Apple mulling Macbook manufacturing in Thailand
TSMC Investment Plans For Taiwan Unchanged – Report
Amid growing concerns about China's intentions for Taiwan, government minister says TSMC local investments remain unchanged