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Huawei Founder Warns Of Painful Decade
Stark survival warning from founder of Huawei about firm's prospects over the next ten years, amid global downturn and China economic woes
Taiwan Semiconductor Veteran Wary Of ‘Anti-China’ Chip Pact
Taiwan semiconductor industry veteran warns country could be 'hurt' if it joins four-nation pact that looks to block China's chip progress
Apple To Start Manufacturing Macbook, Apple Watch In Vietnam
China move? Apple is reportedly in talks with its suppliers about starting manufacturing the Apple Watch and Macbook in Vietnam
New US Export Controls Target China Semiconductor Firms
US introduces export controls on design software and substrate materials to block Chinese companies from using advanced chip manufacturing processes
Hacker Touts Data Sale Of 48.5m Users Of Covid App – Report
Personal data of 48.5 million Chinese citizens who used Shanghai's Covid App, is being offered for sale by a hacker on the dark web
President Biden Signs $53 Billion US Chips Act
President Joe Biden signs landmark bill to encourage chip makers to build more semiconductor manufacturing capacity in the US
China’s Didi Chuxing ‘Fears More Sanctions’
The management of Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing reportedly fears further sanctions may follow last month's record-breaking $1.2bn data fine
Apple Tells Taiwanese Suppliers To Avoid Disruption
Apple reportedly tells Taiwanese suppliers to ensure parts are labelled in line with China's 'One China' policy amidst flare-up of political tensions
TSMC Warns It Will Close Operations If China Invades Taiwan
Chip warning. China's sabre rattling around Taiwan prompts plea from TSMC chairman that “war brings no winners, everybody’s losers”
Cyber Attack On Taiwan’s Presidential Office, Amid Nancy Pelosi Visit
Website of Taiwan's presidential office suffrs an overseas cyber attack on Tuesday, amid US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visit
Alibaba Will ‘Strive’ To Maintain New York Listing
Alibaba says it will 'strive' to maintain its New York Stock Exchange listing after SEC adds it to list of Chinese companies facing delisting
US Considers Sanctions On Chinese Memory Chip Makers
US administration considers sanctions that would block manufacturing of advanced NAND flash memory chips in China amidst competitive threat to US firms
SEC Says Alibaba Could Be Delisted In New York
US financial regulator SEC says Chinese tech giant Alibaba at risk of delisting in New York over demand for compliance with US financial standards
Apple Shrugs Off Economic Gloom, But Profit Slips
No slowdown in demand for iPhones says Apple despite negative macroeconomic indicators, as revenues rise 2 percent beating estimates
Stealthy CosmicStrand Rootkit Infects PC Firmware
CosmicStrand rootkit found in UEFI firmware of computer systems of private individuals has evaded detection since end of 2016, say Kaspersky researchers
China Tightens Ride-Hailing Regulations After Record Didi Fine
China's transport ministry tightens data regulations for ride-hailing firms in latest sign that record-breaking fine on Didi Global does not spell end of vigilance
Strict China Tech Controls ‘To Continue’ After Record Didi Fine
Strict regulation of China's tech giants likely to continue after record $1.2bn fine on Didi Global last week, even as authorities seek to encourage growth
UK Blocks China Licensing Sensor Tech From Manchester University
Chinese firm blocked from licensing British vision technology developed by Manchester University, under national security grounds
Taiwan Alleges Chinese Apple Supplier Stole Secrets
Prosecutors in New Taipei allege Chinese firm stole commercial secrets from a Taiwanese supplier and poached its workforce
US Mulls Fresh Restrictions On China’s SMIC
Biden Administration reportedly considering new restrictions on chipmaking tools for China, so as to hamper its leading chipmaker SMIC
Head Of FBI And M15 Issue Unprecedented Warning About China
Heads of the FBI and UK's MI5 for the first time share platform, and warn about the 'immense' threat posed by Chinese government’s espionage operations
Fate Of Newport Wafer Fab Uncertain, As Government Delays Sale Decision
Government delays decision over whether the UK's largest maker of chips can be purchased by Dutch firm, which is Chinese-owned
Indian Economic Police Raid Offices Of Smartphone Maker Vivo
Indian economic crime agency Enforcement Directorate raids dozens of locations across India belonging to China's Vivo amidst border tensions
Hacker Claims Theft Of Data On 1 Billion Chinese Citizens
Hacker offers data on 1 billion Chinese citizens for sale in online forum, claims to have stolen data from Shanghai police
Tencent Shares Fall As Biggest Investor Says It Will Sell
Shares in Chinese internet giant Tencent fall after biggest investor Naspers says it will sell shares to fund buyback scheme, amidst gloom for tech stocks
China Gaming Company Chief ‘To Move Abroad’
Co-founder and chief executive of prominent China gaming company XD planning to leave the country amidst increased restrictions on tech sector
Nio ‘Investigating’ Deaths Of Two After EV Plunges From Building
Shanghai electric vehicle maker Nio says it is investigating deaths of two people after one of its vehicles falls from third floor facility in headquarters
NetEase Delays Game After China Censor Uproar
Chinese internet and gaming giant NetEase delays Diablo Immortal release in country after running afoul of censors over social media post
JD.com 618 Mega-Sale Sees Slowest Growth In Years
JD.com reports slowest growth in at least five years for 618 shopping extravaganza, as lockdowns and slowing economic conditions hit China spending