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US Government To Investigate Hauwei Breakthrough Phone
American officials are seeking more information, after teardown of new Hauwei smartphone revealed shocking discovery
China To Launch $40 Billion State Chip Fund – Report
Sanctions response. New state-backed investment fund is to be launched that seeks to raise $40 billion for China's semiconductor sector
Huawei Phone Teardown Reveals China Chip Advances
TechInsights teardown of new Huawei Mate 60 Pro smartphone reveals China's advances in chip manufacturing, despite US sanctions
Chinese Chip Equipment Maker Sees Profits Surge
Chinese chip manufacturing tool maker AMEC sees profits surge as domestic companies feel bite of US sanctions
UK, EU, Mull Tighter China Controls After New US Restriction
Will they follow? Both the United Kingdom and European Union to consider new US investment ban in China for 'sensitive technologies'
Huawei Looks To AI-Driven HarmonyOS For Smartphone ‘Comeback’
US-sanctioned Huawei integrates generative ai tool Pangu into HarmonyOS 4 as it sees smartphone market share jump in China
Intel Launches China Innovation Hub Amidst Sanctions
Intel works with tech firms in Shenzhen to launch innovation hub focusing on AI and other areas, as US pressures firms to reduce business ties
Sanctioned Jingjia Plans China AI GPU Production Ramp
Sanctioned Chinese chipmaker Jingjia Microelectronics plans GPU production centre to boost domestic AI industry amidst export controls
ASML Boosts Revenue Outlook On China Demand
Dutch chipmaking equipment manufacturer ASML boosts full-year revenue estimate as Chinese customers stockpile gear
European Countries Right To Ban Huawei, ZTE – EU Official
EU industry chief Thierry Breton says decision by some EU countries to ban Huawei and ZTE is justified and in line with guidelines
China Urges Japan To Drop Chip Export Restrictions
Minister hits back and says China is “strongly dissatisfied with” Japan’s decision to halt the export of chipmaking equipment
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
US Sanctions Two For Aiding North Korean Crypto Thieves
US sanctions two China-based cryptocurrency traders for allegedly helping launder funds stolen by North Korean hacking gang Lazarus Group
Huawei ‘Replaced 13,000 Components’ After Sanctions
Huawei has replaced more than 13,000 components with locally made Chinese parts in past three years due to US sanctions, founder says
TSMC Founder Backs US Efforts To Slow China’s Chip Sector
Founder of Asia's most valuable company, TSMC, lends his backing to US efforts to slow China's chip industry
US-Led ‘Chip 4’ Alliance Holds First Senior-Level Meeting
'Chip 4' group holds first meeting of senior-level officials as US looks to tighten restrictions on China tech industry
Chinese President Xi Urges Tech Independence
Facing increasing US export controls on advanced technology, Chinese President Xi Jinping calls for tech self-reliance
ASML Data Theft By Ex China Staffer Violated Export Controls
ASML discovers its tech has been stolen by China employee, which resulted in violation of “certain export control regulations”
UK Sanctions Seven Russian Ransomware Cyber Criminals
Seven Russian nationals sanctioned by the UK and United States, in the first wave of co-ordinated action against ransomware attacks
China ‘Deeply Concerned’ At US Halt Of Export Licences For Huawei
Beijing expresses “deep concern” at reports the US Commerce Department has stopped export licences for Huawei
US Official Confirms Japan, Netherlands Joined US China Chip Sanctions
American official acknowledges deal with Japan and the Netherlands for new restrictions on chip-making tool exports to China
Japan, Netherlands ‘Join US China Chip Sanctions’
Japan and the Netherlands reportedly join in US campaign to limit China's access to advanced chipmaking equipment following top-level talks
Netherlands, Japan ‘Set To Join’ US’ China Chip Sanctions
Netherlands, Japan reportedly preparing to impose restrictions on chip equipment exports to China after meeting with US president Joe Biden
Dutch Minister Queries Compliance Over US Chinese Export Controls
The Netherlands will not summarily accept new US restrictions on exporting chip-making technology to China, minister warns
United States Adds China’s YMTC, Others To Trade Blacklist
Chinese memory chipmaker YMTC and 21 Chinese 'mjaor' entities in the AI chip sector are added to US entity list
Ericsson Rids Itself Of Russian Support Operation
Ericsson has ended its software and technical support operation in Russia, after earlier halting sales to the heavily sanctioned nation
US Drops Charges Against Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou After 2021 Deal
US prosecutors to dismiss charges against Meng Wanzhou, after last year's deal where she admitted false statements about Iran business
Apple Removes Russian Social Media Giant VK From App Store
Russian regulator demands explanation after Apple removes Vkontakte from its app store to comply with UK sanctions
Ericsson Still Provides Support Services To Russia
Swedish telecoms giant Ericsson says hardware is not exported to Russia, but it still provides software and technical support