Nvidia’s China-bound H20 AI chips face Beijing scrutiny over ‘tracking’ and security concerns
cnbc - Nvidia met with Beijing officials on Thursday regarding potential national security risks posed by the resumption of its H20 chip exports to the country.
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HSBC profit slump amid mounting Chinese losses and hefty charge
HSBC reported a significant decline in first‐half earnings, with profits plunging 26% as mounting losses in China and a US$2.1bn charge on its Chinese bank stake added insult to injury. Investors are left both amused and alarmed as the bank navigates choppy economic waters.
Back to Top / Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 3:20 am / permalink 11211 / 1 stories in 7 months
US and China extend tariff truce amid stalled trade talks
In a welcome pause to escalating trade tensions, US and Chinese officials have agreed to extend their tariff truce following recent discussions in Stockholm. The move aims to provide economic stability while negotiations continue, offering both sides a brief respite before the next round of trade challenges emerges.
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Apple is closing a retail store in China for the first time
Christian Zibreg / idownloadblog - Apple is closing its retail store in Parkland Mall, the first time it has shut a store in China where iPhone sales have declined.
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Nvidia Orders 300,000 H20 Chips for China from TSMC, Signaling Major Bet After US Policy Reversal
Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - Nvidia reportedly orders 300k H20 AI chips for China after a US policy reversal aimed at Huawei. The massive sale hinges on pending export license approval from Washington.The post Nvidia Orders 300,000 H20 Chips for China from TSMC, Signaling Major Bet A…
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India overtakes China in smartphone exports to the U.S. as manufacturing jumps 240%, report shows
cnbc - Smartphones assembled in India accounted for 44% of U.S. imports in the second quarter, a significant increase from just 13% in the same period last year.
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Cadence to plead guilty over illegal China sales amid $140M fine
Cadence Design is bracing for legal fallout after admitting to illegally supplying technology to China. Facing a $140 million fine, the company’s upcoming guilty plea casts a long shadow over tech export compliance, highlighting the increasing regulatory scrutiny in international industries.
Back to Top / Monday, July 28, 2025, 5:21 pm / permalink 11090 / 1 stories in 7 months
China Proposes Global AI Cooperation Organization
Chinese officials have proposed establishing a new international body dedicated to regulating artificial intelligence, aiming to set unified global standards. The initiative seeks to balance rapid AI innovation with safety and ethical considerations, raising eyebrows amid intense global competition in the tech sector.
Back to Top / Saturday, July 26, 2025, 11:20 am / permalink 10979 / 2 stories in 7 months
Reuters says at least a dozen Shenzhen firms repair banned Nvidia H100 and A100 AI chips
Maximilian Schreiner / the-decoder - A thriving repair industry for Nvidia AI chips is taking shape in China, despite a US export ban that was supposed to keep these components out of the country.The article Reuters says at least a dozen Shenzhen firms repair banned Nvidia H100 and A100 AI c…
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Trump, who promised to save TikTok, threatens to shut down TikTok
Ashley Belanger / arstechnica - "TikTok is going to go dark," Commerce secretary warns as negotiations falter.
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How America’s Export Controls Backfired — and Boosted Beijing’s Chip Ambitions
Marcus Schuler / implicator - US export controls aimed to block China's AI chips. Instead, they created a $1 billion black market while Chinese companies built domestic alternatives. Then Washington reversed course and allowed sales anyway.
Back to Top / Thursday, July 24, 2025, 7:21 am / permalink 10815 / 8 stories in 7 months
McKinsey halts China generative AI work amid geopolitical tensions
McKinsey has abruptly barred its Chinese practice from engaging in generative AI consultancy, a decision prompted by escalating geopolitical tensions and regulatory unease. The firm’s move, underscored by a mix of caution and a hint of industry exasperation, could shift the consultancy landscape significantly.
Back to Top / Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 3:20 am / permalink 10702 / 3 stories in 7 months
Mandiant: China-Linked Hackers Behind Recent Microsoft SharePoint Zero-Day Attacks
Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - Google's Mandiant links a China-nexus hacking group to attacks on a critical SharePoint zero-day (CVE-2025-53770), as Microsoft issues emergency patches.The post Mandiant: China-Linked Hackers Behind Recent Microsoft SharePoint Zero-Day Attacks appeared f…
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Nvidia's China return buys time for Beijing to boost its chip drive
cnbc - Nvidia said it is being allowed to sell its H20 chips to China again after previous U.S. export restrictions.
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Nvidia Faces Production Hurdles in China Restart
Nvidia’s attempt to restart operations in China is stumbling over significant production obstacles. Reports indicate local manufacturing delays, bottlenecked supply chains, and regulatory challenges disrupting its plans. The company now faces mounting pressure as it navigates these issues amid a fiercely competitive market landscape.
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Microsoft stops relying on Chinese engineers for Pentagon cloud support
cnbc - The change follows a ProPublica report that outlined how Microsoft's use of Chinese engineers left U.S. defense clients vulnerable to cybersecurity risks.
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Nvidia CEO meets Chinese official amid US-China tension
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang emerged as a reluctant emissary amid escalating US–China tensions. Reports reveal he met with China’s commerce minister in Beijing, underscoring how high-level tech leadership is being drawn into delicate geopolitical negotiations that blur the lines between corporate strategy and international diplomacy.
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US Imposes 93.5% Tariff on Chinese Battery Materials
The US Commerce Department has imposed a steep 93.5% anti-dumping tariff on Chinese anode graphite, a critical battery component. This decisive trade measure seeks to address pricing disparities and protect domestic industries amid rising global trade tensions, sending a clear message to Chinese manufacturers.
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The FCC wants to ban Chinese tech from the undersea cables that connect the U.S. to the rest of the world — proposed new rules would 'secure cables against foreign adversaries'
tomshardware - The FCC announced yesterday that it plans to vote on new rules "to unleash submarine cable investment to accelerate the buildout of AI infrastructure, while securing cables against foreign adversaries, like China.
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US Targets Chinese Tech in Undersea Cable Ban Initiative
The US government is moving assertively to bar Chinese technology from undersea telecommunications cables, aiming to secure critical national infrastructure. Officials argue that eliminating foreign components will mitigate cybersecurity risks and curtail undue influence—a robust policy shift that underscores how even the deep blue sea isn’t free from geopolitical currents.
Back to Top / Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 4:22 pm / permalink 10244 / 2 stories in 7 months