US firm AXT applying for permits after China restricts chip-making exports
US semiconductor wafer maker AXT said it would seek permits to keep exporting gallium and germanium substrate products from China, after Beijing abruptly imposed export controls on the metals.
China’s biggest AI conference this week has lost its shine among US tech giants
Chinese tech giants are the main attraction at the three-day World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, as US firms maintain their distance.
Chinese tech giants are the main attraction at the three-day World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, as US firms maintain their distance.
Top chip design tool makers see growth ahead in China’s car market
Executives from chip design software firms commented at Semicon China last week about China’s leading position in electric cars.
Executives from chip design software firms commented at Semicon China last week about China’s leading position in electric cars.
China’s chip ambitions dealt fresh blow by new export rules on ASML machines
The Dutch government just dealt a fresh blow to China’s semiconductor industry with further restrictions on shipments of ASML’s chip-making equipment to the country.
The Dutch government just dealt a fresh blow to China’s semiconductor industry with further restrictions on shipments of ASML’s chip-making equipment to the country.
Shanghai district plans to launch investment fund to support local tech firms
The government of Huangpu district, which forms part of Shanghai’s urban core, plans to launch an investment fund to support promising technology firms based in its 20.5 sq km area.
The government of Huangpu district, which forms part of Shanghai’s urban core, plans to launch an investment fund to support promising technology firms based in its 20.5 sq km area.
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How failure of ‘Germany’s China City’ reflects EU’s changing view of Beijing
Long a champion of cooperation with China, the German city of Duisburg has abandoned its partnerships there, a move that reflects broader uncertainty in the European Union about Beijing.
US and Netherlands set to hit China’s chip makers with one-two punch
The US and the Netherlands are set to further restrict sales of chip-making equipment to China, part of ongoing efforts to prevent their technology from being used to strengthen the Chinese military.
The US and the Netherlands are set to further restrict sales of chip-making equipment to China, part of ongoing efforts to prevent their technology from being used to strengthen the Chinese military.
South Korean tech giant Samsung skips MWC Shanghai 2023 trade show
Samsung’s conspicuous absence for unknown reasons at MWC Shanghai marks the first time the company has not taken part in this annual regional trade show since at least 2017.
Samsung’s conspicuous absence for unknown reasons at MWC Shanghai marks the first time the company has not taken part in this annual regional trade show since at least 2017.
Chinese chip maker YMTC sees ‘turbulence and disorder’ in semiconductor industry
YMTC chairman Chen Nanxiang said ‘significant uncertainties’ lie ahead, as the chip industry’s industrial harmony and balance have been disrupted by geopolitical tensions.
YMTC chairman Chen Nanxiang said ‘significant uncertainties’ lie ahead, as the chip industry’s industrial harmony and balance have been disrupted by geopolitical tensions.
Amid intensifying tech war, 1 US chip design firm sees opportunity in China
US semiconductor IP provider SiFive is promoting its processor cores to chip designers in major Chinese cities this week, tapping into enthusiasm for the open-source RISC-V architecture.
US semiconductor IP provider SiFive is promoting its processor cores to chip designers in major Chinese cities this week, tapping into enthusiasm for the open-source RISC-V architecture.
Chip maker Micron beats estimates on demand from booming AI, easing glut
Micron Technology reported better-than-expected third-quarter revenue of US$3.75 billion, powered by demand for its memory chips from the rapidly-growing AI sector.
Micron Technology reported better-than-expected third-quarter revenue of US$3.75 billion, powered by demand for its memory chips from the rapidly-growing AI sector.
Nvidia sees permanent loss of opportunities from China export curbs
Nvidia’s financial chief said restrictions on exports of AI chips to China ‘would result in a permanent loss of opportunities’ for the US industry.
Nvidia’s financial chief said restrictions on exports of AI chips to China ‘would result in a permanent loss of opportunities’ for the US industry.
Foxconn’s Zhengzhou iPhone plant ramps up hiring for peak season
The hiring spree at Foxconn comes amid promising signs that China will remain a key manufacturing base for Apple, which has been diversifying its supply chain.
The hiring spree at Foxconn comes amid promising signs that China will remain a key manufacturing base for Apple, which has been diversifying its supply chain.
Huawei’s Meng Wanzhou sees continued global expansion of 5G mobile services
The rotating chairwoman at Huawei told the audience at the MWC Shanghai trade show that 5G connections worldwide are expected to reach 5 billion by 2030, up from 1.5 billion connections this year.
The rotating chairwoman at Huawei told the audience at the MWC Shanghai trade show that 5G connections worldwide are expected to reach 5 billion by 2030, up from 1.5 billion connections this year.
China’s strong demand for advanced chips creates market for smuggled Nvidia GPUs
The high demand for smuggled graphics processing units underscores how China lacks strong alternative suppliers that can deliver products to rival those from Nvidia.
The high demand for smuggled graphics processing units underscores how China lacks strong alternative suppliers that can deliver products to rival those from Nvidia.
China’s cyberspace chief raises concerns over the power of generative AI
China’s cyberspace watchdog has raised concerns over the power of generative AI and its potential for disruption, reflecting Beijing’s balancing act with ChatGPT-style technologies.
China’s cyberspace watchdog has raised concerns over the power of generative AI and its potential for disruption, reflecting Beijing’s balancing act with ChatGPT-style technologies.
Frenemies? Once tech rivals, Taiwan and South Korea seek low risk collaboration
Tech firms from Taiwan and South Korea are seeking increased cooperation despite still competing as global exporters of tech hardware amid rising geopolitical tensions involving China and the US.
Tech firms from Taiwan and South Korea are seeking increased cooperation despite still competing as global exporters of tech hardware amid rising geopolitical tensions involving China and the US.
Long before TSMC chip plant, Taiwan enjoyed strong support from Arizona
Arizona’s long-standing support for Taiwan, going back to the 1960s, underscores the increasing importance of subnational diplomacy for the self-ruled island.
Arizona’s long-standing support for Taiwan, going back to the 1960s, underscores the increasing importance of subnational diplomacy for the self-ruled island.
ASML to face new export restrictions to China as soon as June 30
The Dutch government is planning to publish new export controls that will restrict more of ASML’s chipmaking machines from being sold to China as soon as next week, according to sources.
The Dutch government is planning to publish new export controls that will restrict more of ASML’s chipmaking machines from being sold to China as soon as next week, according to sources.
TikTok COO, who defended firm against China fears, quits after 5 years
V Pappas, who joined TikTok in 2018 as general manager and was promoted to interim head in 2020, says she wants focus on ‘entrepreneurial passions’.
V Pappas, who joined TikTok in 2018 as general manager and was promoted to interim head in 2020, says she wants focus on ‘entrepreneurial passions’.
