Chinese-made iPhones could be banned in US over theft of trade secrets
appleinsider - US regulator ITC is recommending that BOE smartphone displays, such as those in some iPhones, should be banned, following a preliminary ruling in Samsung's case against its rival.BOE makes displays for the iPhone 16eBack in 2023, both Samsung Display and …
Back to Top / Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 6:20 am / permalink 10172 / 4 stories in 7 months
Nvidia, AMD to resume AI chip exports to China
Maria Deutscher / siliconangle - Shares of Nvidia Corp. and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. jumped today on the news that they will resume the sale of artificial intelligence chips to China. The development comes three months after the U.S. Commerce Department effectively banned such exports…
Back to Top / Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 2:20 pm / permalink 10132 / 5 stories in 7 months
Nvidia is set to resume China chip sales after months of regulatory whiplash
Connie Loizos / techcrunch - Nvidia announced Monday that it’s filing applications to restart sales of its H20 artificial intelligence chips to China, capping a spasmodic few months that saw the Trump administration impose restrictions, then quickly reverse course after a high-profil…
Back to Top / Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 12:20 am / permalink 10070 / 10 stories in 7 months
GM advances domestic EV battery production to challenge China’s monopoly
General Motors is set to revamp its U.S. battery production by upgrading its Tennessee plant to manufacture lower-cost battery cells. The strategic move aims to undercut China’s LFP monopoly and bolster GM’s competitive edge in the fast-growing electric vehicle market.
Back to Top / Monday, July 14, 2025, 1:21 pm / permalink 10020 / 2 stories in 7 months
Malaysia will require trade permits for U.S. AI chips
Rebecca Szkutak / techcrunch - Malaysia is introducing new export restrictions on U.S. AI chips in an attempt to prevent these chips from being smuggled into China.
Back to Top / Monday, July 14, 2025, 1:21 pm / permalink 10019 / 6 stories in 7 months
Nvidia CEO dismisses China military chip reliance fears
Nvidia’s chief quipped that China’s military won’t lean on U.S. AI chips, undercutting prevailing security worries. In candid interviews, he downplayed concerns over tech dependency, blending a dash of wit with his calm assurance amid swirling geopolitical tech tensions.
Back to Top / Monday, July 14, 2025, 6:20 am / permalink 9983 / 5 stories in 7 months
US seeks allies stance amid Taiwan tensions escalation
US officials are pressing its allies to clarify their military commitments in the event of hostilities over Taiwan amid rising geopolitical tensions. The inquiry reflects growing worries over alliance reliability as Washington seeks concrete assurances from partners in a potential conflict scenario, underscoring strategic uncertainties in the region.
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The startup behind Manus AI shuts down its entire China team to reduce geopolitical risks
Matthias Bastian / the-decoder - Butterfly Effect, the startup behind AI agent Manus, has shut down its entire China team to reduce geopolitical risks.The article The startup behind Manus AI shuts down its entire China team to reduce geopolitical risks appeared first on THE DECODER.
Back to Top / Friday, July 11, 2025, 12:20 pm / permalink 9878 / 1 stories in 7 months
Nvidia CEO Set for Chinese Officials Meeting Amid AI Regulatory Tensions
Nvidia’s CEO is set to engage with top Chinese officials against a backdrop of tightening AI export curbs and escalating geopolitical scrutiny of high-tech investments. The meeting underscores the industry’s growing unease as semiconductors and AI technologies fuel both innovation and regulatory debates.
Back to Top / Thursday, July 10, 2025, 4:20 am / permalink 9761 / 2 stories in 7 months
Trump trade admin calls Apple's China ties a 'Silicon Valley soap opera'
appleinsider - The Trump administration is once again pressuring Apple to ditch China — but its vision for U.S. iPhone production doesn't quite add up.Apple CEO Tim Cook [left] with Donald Trump [right] at a Mac Pro factoryOn Monday, Peter Navarro, trade advisor to the …
Back to Top / Monday, July 7, 2025, 12:21 pm / permalink 9528 / 7 stories in 7 months
Huawei pushes back on AI model plagiarism claims
Matthias Bastian / the-decoder - Huawei has publicly denied reports that its Pangu Pro MoE open-source model is a "recycled product" based on work from Alibaba.The article Huawei pushes back on AI model plagiarism claims appeared first on THE DECODER.
Back to Top / Monday, July 7, 2025, 9:20 am / permalink 9516 / 2 stories in 7 months
iPhone Sales Up in China For the First Time in Two Years
Steve Vegvari / iphoneincanada - Apple saw its iPhone sales rise in China for the first time in two years, rising by 8 percent year-over-year.The post iPhone Sales Up in China For the First Time in Two Years first appeared on iPhone in Canada.
Back to Top / Friday, July 4, 2025, 7:20 am / permalink 9400 / 3 stories in 8 months
U.S. lifts chip software curbs on China amid trade truce, Synopsys says
cnbc - The U.S. government has rescinded its export restrictions on chip design software to China, U.S.-based Synopsys announced.
Back to Top / Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 10:20 pm / permalink 9315 / 3 stories in 8 months
Trump's new China trade deal is still bad for US business & consumers
appleinsider - Trump has signed a trade deal with China that will see it withdraw the rare minerals ban that affects iPhones, though it still leaves US consumers paying far more for imported goods.Tim Cook and Donald Trump in a meeting at the White House in 2018Among th…
Back to Top / Friday, June 27, 2025, 9:21 am / permalink 8979 / 2 stories in 8 months
Xiaomi SUV Order Surge Challenges Tesla Amid Soaring Demand
Xiaomi is turning heads by harnessing its tech pedigree into the automotive arena. Reuters reports bumper orders for its new electric SUV, while a Financial Times story highlights a staggering 200,000 orders in just three minutes. This surge not only signals strong consumer interest but also poses a direct challenge to Tesla’s market dominance.
Back to Top / Friday, June 27, 2025, 3:20 am / permalink 8968 / 5 stories in 8 months
Chinese Hackers Hid in a Canadian Telecom for Months—Unpatched
Austin Blake / iphoneincanada - A new federal government report says that Chinese government-backed hackers—known in the cybersecurity world as Salt Typhoon—broke into the network of a Canadian telecom company earlier this year. Chinese hackers used a known flaw in Cisco equipment (call…
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Trump Opens Door for China to Continue Purchasing Iranian Oil
In a surprising twist that rattled crude markets, President Trump indicated that China could keep buying Iranian oil, effectively easing U.S. sanctions. The statement sent oil prices tumbling and ignited debates over a potential shift in U.S. policy at a time of heightened geopolitical tension and market volatility.
Back to Top / Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 2:20 pm / permalink 8727 / 2 stories in 8 months
Apple Joins China Subsidy Program in Effort to Counter Declining Sales
Hartley Charlton / macrumors - Apple has joined China's national digital product subsidy program through its own direct sales channels for the first time, enabling eligible customers in Beijing and Shanghai to receive government-backed discounts on select iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches,…
Back to Top / Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 11:21 am / permalink 8707 / 2 stories in 8 months
Canada says telcos were breached in China-linked espionage hacks
Zack Whittaker / techcrunch - Salt Typhoon previously hacked phone and telco giants across the United States.
Back to Top / Monday, June 23, 2025, 3:20 pm / permalink 8641 / 2 stories in 8 months
US tightens chip export controls to China
US officials appear set to impose stricter export controls as they target semiconductor supply chains feeding into China. Reports indicate potential revocation of waivers granted to allies, raising concerns among global chipmakers and rattling the markets, reflecting escalating US efforts to rein in China’s tech advancement.
Back to Top / Friday, June 20, 2025, 10:20 am / permalink 8476 / 2 stories in 8 months