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Huawei Sees Sales Surge, But Profits Fall
US-sanctioned Huawei sees sales surge in first three quarters of 2024 on domestic smartphone popularity, even as net profits fall
China Delegation Visits Brussels Over EV Tariffs
China sends senior-level trade officials to Brussels over upcoming EU tariffs on electric vehicles amidst soaring trade tensions
China To Limit Export Of Another Critical Mineral
Tit for tat. Beijing is to impose export limits on the strategic metal antimony and related elements due to “national security”
Xiaomi Entered EV Market ‘Due To US Sanctions’
Xiaomi chief executive says he decided to begin making electric vehicles after company was placed on US military blacklist in 2021
Nvidia Said To Develop ‘Blackwell’ AI Chip For China
Nvidia said to be developing version of next-gen 'Blackwell' AI chip for China market as US mulls further export controls
Huawei Completes Massive $1.4bn R&D Campus With ‘100 Cafes’
Huawei Technologies completes work on massive centralised R&D campus as it seeks to develop domestic chip technologies
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 vehicle (EV) imports
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
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
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
China Still Acquiring Chip-making Equipment, Despite US Ban
Report finds Chinese companies, despite White House ban, are still purchasing US chip-making equipment for advanced semiconductors
China Lashes Out As US Tightens Chip Export Controls
Trade war intensifies, as Beijing lashes out at toughens export controls from US. Nvidia confirms new rules will impact AI chips
US Cuts China Off From AI Chips, As Export Controls Tightened
Beijing reacts with anger, as United States and President Biden tighten export controls to China for advanced computer chips
Apple iPhone Ousted As Top Ranking Mobile In China – Report
Analyst report says Huawei has replaced Apple iPhone as smartphone leader in China, despite iPhone 15 launch
US Warns China Of Update To Chip Export Controls
Biden administration not blinking first, as Beijing is warned by US of imminent update to export rules on AI chips and chip-making tools
US Government To Investigate Hauwei Breakthrough Phone
American officials are seeking more information, after teardown of new Hauwei smartphone revealed shocking discovery
China Bans Government Officials From Using Apple iPhones – Report
Tensions with China continue to ramp up after Beijing reportedly bans government officials from using iPhones for work
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
Intel Purchase Of Tower Semiconductor Terminated, China Blamed
Intel's proposed acquisition of Tower Semiconductor for $5.4bn terminated after China failed to approve the deal
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'
China Releases Open Source Operating System
First home grown open source operating system released by China, amid escalating trade war with the US and the West
Chinese Chip Material Export Retaliation ‘Just A Start’
Trade war escalation. Chinese trade policy advisor warns Beijing's export restrictions on gallium and germanium are “just a start”
Netherlands Blocks More Chip Equipment Sales To China
Netherlands introduces further chip equipment export restrictions ahead of expected tightening of US rules, as allies target China
China Launches Supply Chain Expo Amidst US Pressure
China to host world's first national supply chain expo in Beijing in November as US and allies introduce chip sanctions
Tesla To Build Major Battery Plant In Shanghai
Tesla to build second plant for large-scale 'Megapack' batteries in Shanghai, supplementing production of California factory
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
US ‘Stops Providing’ Huawei Export Licences
US Commerce Department reportedly stops providing export licences for Huawei, in move that could have dire consequences for Chinese firm
Blacklisted China Chip Giant YMTC Cuts ‘Hundreds’ Of Staff
Chinese memory giant YMTC reportedly cutting up to 10 percent of workforce after being placed on US Entity List in December
China Chip Imports Sink As US Controls Bite
China's imports of semiconductors declined for the first ten months of the year as new US export restrictions take effect