The US-China decoupling in the tech sector is hurting both countries
2 days ago

The US-China decoupling in the tech sector is hurting both countries

Live Mint  

A messy tech breakup between the US and China is forcing a rethink about what the industry might look like for consumers in a decoupled world. Last week, the Pentagon blacklisted internet and gaming giant Tencent Holdings Ltd for alleged links to China’s People’s Liberation Army. The US has spoken of national security risks as a reason to go after Chinese tech companies, but leaders haven’t been very forthcoming about what exactly that means. Either the US will end up sharing more information about why it sees China’s most valuable tech firm as a threat, or it will amount to a legal headache and temporarily hit the stock while really ticking off Beijing. Washington is clear that it doesn’t want its adversary to get ahead in innovation, but its whack-a-mole approach to holding China’s tech sector back is spurring a race to the bottom.

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Chinese hackers breached US government office that assesses foreign investments for national security risks
4 days, 10 hours ago

Chinese hackers breached US government office that assesses foreign investments for national security risks

CNN  

CNN — Chinese hackers breached the US government office that reviews foreign investments for national security risks, three US officials familiar with the matter told CNN. US lawmakers and national security officials have grown increasingly worried that the Chinese government or its proxies could use land acquisitions to spy on those bases. The hackers also targeted Treasury’s sanctions office, which …

Chinese tech giant Tencent among
6 days, 22 hours ago

Chinese tech giant Tencent among

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The US has added social media and gaming giant Tencent to an updated …

Chinese tech companies Tencent, CATL and others protest US listings as army-linked companies
1 week ago

Chinese tech companies Tencent, CATL and others protest US listings as army-linked companies

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — The U.S. Defense Department has added dozens of Chinese companies, including games and technology company Tencent, artificial intelligence firm SenseTime and the world’s biggest battery maker CATL, to a list of companies it says have ties to China’s military, prompting some to protest and say they will seek to have the decision reversed. Tencent’s Hong Kong-traded shares …

Tencent, CATL added to US Department of Defense’s list of companies working with China’s military
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1 week ago

Tencent, CATL added to US Department of Defense’s list of companies working with China’s military

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN — The US Department of Defense has added Chinese tech companies Tencent, a social media and gaming giant, and CATL, the world’s largest battery maker, to a list of firms that it alleges work with China’s military. They join dozens of other alleged Chinese military companies on the list that the Defense Department alleges operate directly or …

Beijing-based cyber group protests US sanctions for its alleged role in hacking incidents
1 week, 1 day ago

Beijing-based cyber group protests US sanctions for its alleged role in hacking incidents

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — China has slammed a decision by the U.S. Treasury to sanction a Beijing-based cybersecurity company for its alleged role in multiple hacking incidents targeting critical U.S. infrastructure. Asked about the sanctions against Beijing-based Integrity Technology Group, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the country has cracked down on cyber attacks and that Washington was using the issue to “defame …

Biden administration acts against China, likely to ban Chinese-made drones; Beijing warns Washington
1 week, 2 days ago

Biden administration acts against China, likely to ban Chinese-made drones; Beijing warns Washington

India TV News  

China has responded to US President Joe Biden's administration's announcement that it is considering restricting Chinese-made drones in the United States by calling it 'overstretching' the concept of national security. China reacts over US' plan "China firmly opposes the US overstretching the concept of national security, which disrupts and restricts normal economic and trade exchanges, and undermines the security and …

US sanctions Beijing-based cyber group for its alleged role in hacking incidents
1 week, 3 days ago

US sanctions Beijing-based cyber group for its alleged role in hacking incidents

India Today  

WASHINGTON: The US Treasury on Friday sanctioned a Beijing-based cybersecurity company for its alleged role in multiple hacking incidents targeting critical U.S. infrastructure. The Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control hit Integrity Technology Group, Inc. with sanctions Friday morning, for conducting multiple hacks against U.S. victims, including incidents attributed to Flax Typhoon, a Chinese state- The sanctions come a few …

White House: 9th telecom firm targeted in massive Chinese espionage campaign
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

White House: 9th telecom firm targeted in massive Chinese espionage campaign

India Today  

WASHINGTON: A ninth U.S. telecoms firm has been confirmed to have been hacked as part of a sprawling Chinese espionage campaign that gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans, a top White House official said Friday. Biden administration officials said this month that at least eight telecommunications companies, as well …

A 9th telecoms firm has been hit by a massive Chinese espionage campaign, the White House says
2 weeks, 3 days ago

A 9th telecoms firm has been hit by a massive Chinese espionage campaign, the White House says

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A ninth U.S. telecoms firm has been confirmed to have been hacked as part of a sprawling Chinese espionage campaign that gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans, a top White House official said Friday. Biden administration officials said this month that at least eight telecommunications companies, as …

China sanctions 7 companies over US military assistance to Taiwan
2 weeks, 3 days ago

China sanctions 7 companies over US military assistance to Taiwan

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Chinese government placed sanctions …

Seven Chinese nationals tried to illegally enter Guam as US tested missile, authorities say
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Seven Chinese nationals tried to illegally enter Guam as US tested missile, authorities say

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Seven Chinese citizens have …

Removal from US blacklist shows that suppression moves lack legitimacy
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Removal from US blacklist shows that suppression moves lack legitimacy

China Daily  

Two more Chinese companies have successfully challenged US authorities' controversial moves to blacklist them, highlighting Washington's growing lack of legitimacy as it seeks to suppress global competitors through unilateral political means, company executives and industry experts said on Thursday. In February, the two companies were added to Washington's list of "Entities Identified as Chinese Military Companies Operating in the US", …

US cracks down on China Telecom's US unit over national security fears
4 weeks ago

US cracks down on China Telecom's US unit over national security fears

Firstpost  

The source confirmed a New York Times report that the department last week sent China Telecom Americas a preliminary determination that its presence in U.S. networks and cloud services poses U.S. national security risks and gave the company 30 days to respond Flags of U.S. and China are seen in this illustration picture. File image/ Reuters The U.S. Commerce Department …

China launches investigation into US chipmaker Nvidia
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1 month ago

China launches investigation into US chipmaker Nvidia

Al Jazeera  

Taipei, Taiwan – China has launched an antitrust investigation into chip giant Nvidia in what appears to be Beijing’s latest act of retaliation against Washington’s sanctions on Chinese tech companies. Chinese state media said on Monday that the California-based chipmaker was being investigated by the State Administration for Market Regulation for potentially violating China’s antimonopoly laws. Regulators will also review …

China Imposes Sanctions on 13 US Firms Over Arms Sales to Taiwan
1 month, 1 week ago

China Imposes Sanctions on 13 US Firms Over Arms Sales to Taiwan

Deccan Chronicle  

China has imposed sanctions on 13 US military companies in retaliation for Washington’s planned arms sales to Taiwan, a move seen as largely symbolic but which has the potential to disrupt the firms’ supply chains. The countermeasures were warranted by the US arms sales to Taiwan that “seriously interfere with China’s domestic affairs, and seriously damage China’s sovereignty and territorial …

China Slaps Sanctions on 13 U.S. Defense Firms
1 month, 1 week ago

China Slaps Sanctions on 13 U.S. Defense Firms

New York Times  

China imposed sanctions on more than a dozen U.S. defense firms and several American defense industry executives on Thursday in retaliation for the Biden administration’s latest batch of arms sales to Taiwan, the self-governing island claimed by Beijing. China’s Foreign Ministry said Washington’s approval last month of a $387 million defense package for Taiwan, which included spare parts for fighter …

At least eight US telecom firms compromised by Chinese hack campaign, White House says
1 month, 1 week ago

At least eight US telecom firms compromised by Chinese hack campaign, White House says

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least eight U.S. telecom firms have been compromised by …

US chips 'highly unsafe, easy to hack', say Chinese industry bodies to tech companies, advises to buy local
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1 month, 1 week ago

US chips 'highly unsafe, easy to hack', say Chinese industry bodies to tech companies, advises to buy local

Firstpost  

In a rare coordinated response to escalating US restrictions on China’s semiconductor sector, four of China’s top trade associations claimed American chips are “no longer safe or reliable.” Beijing has also responded to US’ recent actions by banning the export of several critical minerals The call to reduce reliance on American chips could affect major US firms like Nvidia, AMD, …

China fights back against US' new chip restrictions, blocks export of key minerals needed in chipmaking
1 month, 1 week ago

China fights back against US' new chip restrictions, blocks export of key minerals needed in chipmaking

Firstpost  

Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced the restrictions, effective immediately, targeting gallium, germanium, antimony, and other key materials. It accused Washington of weaponising trade under the guise of national security China’s decision to block mineral shipments highlights its willingness to leverage its dominance in critical resources, as the country produces 98 per cent of the world’s gallium and 60 per cent …

AI and semiconductors: China hits out at latest US effort to block Beijing’s access to chip technology
1 month, 1 week ago

AI and semiconductors: China hits out at latest US effort to block Beijing’s access to chip technology

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Meanwhile in China newsletter which explores what you need to know about the country’s rise and how it impacts the world. Hong Kong/Washington CNN — The Chinese government has slammed America’s introduction of fresh export controls on US-made semiconductors that Washington fears Beijing could use to make the next generation of weapons and artificial …

TSMC caught in crossfire of US-China tech war, struggling to maintain neutrality
1 month, 2 weeks ago

TSMC caught in crossfire of US-China tech war, struggling to maintain neutrality

Firstpost  

TSMC’s challenge isn’t just about staying in the US’s good graces. Any misstep could invite intervention from Chinese authorities, risking profits and potentially destabilising the global semiconductor supply chain With giants like Apple and Nvidia on its client list, TSMC has no choice but to comply fully with US investigations. Image Credit: Reuters The escalating tech battle between the US …

Impending chip moves expose US hypocrisy again
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Impending chip moves expose US hypocrisy again

China Daily  

By LI YANG | China Daily | Updated: 2024-11-26 08:07 A view of the booth of Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp during an expo in Shanghai. The Joe Biden administration is set to unveil new export restrictions on China as soon as this week, the US Chamber of Commerce told members in a Thursday email. These are typical nonmarket moves that, …

Fearing Donald Trump’s sanctions, Chinese AI businesses scramble to stockpile US chips
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Fearing Donald Trump’s sanctions, Chinese AI businesses scramble to stockpile US chips

Firstpost  

China’s purchases of American semiconductors soared to $1.11 billion in October, a 60 per cent increase compared to the same period last year. Between January and October, chip imports from the US totalled $9.61 billion Trump’s return to the presidency has reignited concerns in China about expanded sanctions targeting its tech industry. Recent customs data reveals that China’s purchases of …

Real danger for US is not underestimating China but the wrong path it takes
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Real danger for US is not underestimating China but the wrong path it takes

China Daily  

Microsoft President Brad Smith recently warned that underestimating China's technological progress is "dangerous." However, he overlooks the real "danger": this sense of crisis in the US has been turning into trade protectionism and tech blockades, replacing healthy open competition. A contradiction is evident here - while the US keeps amplifying China's technological progress as a "threat," how can someone still …

Why Chinese spies are sending a chill through Silicon Valley
2 months, 1 week ago

Why Chinese spies are sending a chill through Silicon Valley

The Telegraph  

Linwei Ding had been working at Google’s California headquarters for four years when he booked a one-way ticket to Beijing and, on Boxing Day, handed in his notice. Last year, the intelligence chiefs of the “Five Eyes” nations clubbed together at Stanford University – the cradle of Silicon Valley innovation – to warn technology companies that they are increasingly under …

What is hiding behind the US’ fragile sense of security?
2 months, 1 week ago

What is hiding behind the US’ fragile sense of security?

China Daily  

Illustration: Chen Xia/GT （Global Times）According to reports, the US-based Pamir Consulting has released a new report titled "Displays are the New Batteries," claiming that China's rise in the display manufacturing industry may bring "national security" concerns to the US. It seems that China's display industry is being sent to the assembly line of the US' suppressive policies in the name …

US tech blockade on China counterproductive, self-defeating
2 months, 2 weeks ago

US tech blockade on China counterproductive, self-defeating

China Daily  

Visitors take pictures at the booth of Intel during the 2023 China International Fair for Trade in Services at China National Convention Center in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 4, 2023. The U.S. government announced new regulations on Monday that restrict investments in China's semiconductor, AI and quantum technology sectors, effective from January next year. This move coincided with an …

Ministry says US program had malicious intent
3 months ago

Ministry says US program had malicious intent

China Daily  

By Yang Zekun | China Daily | Updated: 2024-10-09 08:13 The Ministry of State Security released on Tuesday details of a high-profile case involving Chinese researcher Tan Hongjin, who was charged with trade secret theft under a United States government program called the China Initiative, alleging malicious intent behind the US' actions. From the program's launch by the US Department …

The showdown between the Justice Department and TikTok
3 months, 4 weeks ago

The showdown between the Justice Department and TikTok

NPR  

The showdown between the Justice Department and TikTok TikTok is in federal court to argue the ban Congress passed against the company is unconstitutional. Well, TikTok's legal team argued before a three-judge panel in Federal Appeals Court here in Washington, and they argued that the app is being unfairly singled out. A justice lawyer said the government worries about TikTok …

Failure of trade bullying becoming ever more apparent
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Failure of trade bullying becoming ever more apparent

China Daily  

Song Chen/China Daily Reportedly, the US Department of Defense has decided to remove Hesai Technology from the blacklist of enterprises it alleges have links with the Chinese military because the Pentagon believes that the world's leading manufacturer of laser sensors for electric vehicles does not meet the criteria for being blacklisted. Notably, the Shanghai-based and Nasdaq-listed Hesai Technology sued the …

Failure of trade bullying becoming ever more apparent
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Failure of trade bullying becoming ever more apparent

China Daily  

Song Chen/China Daily Reportedly, the US Department of Defense has decided to remove Hesai Technology from the blacklist of enterprises it alleges have links with the Chinese military because the Pentagon believes that the world's leading manufacturer of laser sensors for electric vehicles does not meet the criteria for being blacklisted. Notably, the Shanghai-based and Nasdaq-listed Hesai Technology sued the …

Chinese businesses hoping to expand in the US and bring jobs face uncertainty and suspicion
5 months, 1 week ago

Chinese businesses hoping to expand in the US and bring jobs face uncertainty and suspicion

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — It was billed as the “biggest ever economic development project” in north Michigan when Gov. “The main reason is U.S.-China rivalry, and the U.S. government prioritizes ‘national security’ over economic interests in dealing with China.” Lizhi Liu, an assistant professor of business at Georgetown University, said the trend, along with the decline of U.S. investments in China, could …

Chinese businesses hoping to expand in the US and bring jobs face uncertainty and suspicion
5 months, 1 week ago

Chinese businesses hoping to expand in the US and bring jobs face uncertainty and suspicion

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The main reason is U.S.-China rivalry, …

How Will the Judicial Branch Impact the Future of TikTok and China-US Relations?
5 months, 1 week ago

How Will the Judicial Branch Impact the Future of TikTok and China-US Relations?

The Diplomat  

The debate over TikTok is far from over. For instance, the court’s decision could potentially bolster presidential authority in defining national security threats, possibly paving the way for what some scholars term the “imperial presidency.” This amplification of presidential power, particularly in the context of China-U.S. relations, carries profound implications for both nations, given China’s status as a principal U.S. …

Chip stocks shed $480bn on China trade fears, Trump’s Taiwan comments
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Chip stocks shed $480bn on China trade fears, Trump’s Taiwan comments

Al Jazeera  

US told allies it is considering using the most severe trade curbs available if companies continue giving Beijing access to advanced semiconductor technology. Wall Street’s semiconductor index lost over $480bn in stock market value on Wednesday and headed for its worst session since 2022 after a report said Washington was mulling tighter curbs on exports of advanced semiconductor technology to …

Decoupling result of US' China policy
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Decoupling result of US' China policy

China Daily  

By Yifan Xu in Washington | China Daily | Updated: 2024-06-27 09:51 Capital market decoupling between the United States and China is occurring to some extent, and US restrictions targeting China have played a significant role, experts said. US President Joe Biden signed an executive order last August to establish a foreign investment review mechanism to restrict US entities from …

Top takeaways from POLITICO’s supply chain event
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Top takeaways from POLITICO’s supply chain event

Politico  

Hackers remain a serious threat to U.S. critical networks The event made clear that hackers, particularly those linked to the Chinese government, are an acute threat to U.S. critical networks. In the past year, top Biden administration officials have repeatedly sounded the alarm on threats to U.S. networks from the Chinese government hacking group Volt Typhoon, and warned that the …

Proposed drone ban exposes irrationality of US politics
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Proposed drone ban exposes irrationality of US politics

China Daily  

A bill, titled "Countering CCP Drones Act", passed by the US House of Representatives in mid-June, alleges, without providing any evidence whatsoever, that all Chinese-made drones, especially those made by DJI, constitute a "national security threat" and therefore should be banned. All Chinese technology products, whether they be electric vehicles, Huawei products and services, or the TikTok app, are irrationally …

Proposed drone ban exposes irrationality of US politics
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Proposed drone ban exposes irrationality of US politics

China Daily  

A bill, titled "Countering CCP Drones Act", passed by the US House of Representatives in mid-June, alleges, without providing any evidence whatsoever, that all Chinese-made drones, especially those made by DJI, constitute a "national security threat" and therefore should be banned. All Chinese technology products, whether they be electric vehicles, Huawei products and services, or the TikTok app, are irrationally …

US lens on investments to hinder AI, chip sectors
6 months, 2 weeks ago

US lens on investments to hinder AI, chip sectors

China Daily  

Semiconductor chips are seen on a printed circuit board in this illustration picture taken Feb 17, 2023. Washington's latest proposal to restrict and monitor US companies' and individuals' investments in key technologies in China will jeopardize the global artificial intelligence and semiconductor supply chains, and increase the uncertainty of international economic recovery, officials and experts said on Monday. Wei Jianguo, …

US lens on investments to hinder AI, chip sectors
6 months, 2 weeks ago

US lens on investments to hinder AI, chip sectors

China Daily  

Semiconductor chips are seen on a printed circuit board in this illustration picture taken Feb 17, 2023. Washington's latest proposal to restrict and monitor US companies' and individuals' investments in key technologies in China will jeopardize the global artificial intelligence and semiconductor supply chains, and increase the uncertainty of international economic recovery, officials and experts said on Monday. Wei Jianguo, …

US proposes rules to stop Americans from investing in Chinese technology with military uses
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US proposes rules to stop Americans from investing in Chinese technology with military uses

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department on Friday fleshed out a proposed rule that would restrict and monitor U.S. investments in China for artificial intelligence, computer chips and quantum computing. The proposed rule stems from President Joe Biden’s August 2023 executive order regarding the access that “countries of concern” have to American dollars that fund advanced technologies, which the U.S. government …

China is ‘prepositioning’ for future cyberattacks. The new NSA chief is worried
7 months, 1 week ago

China is ‘prepositioning’ for future cyberattacks. The new NSA chief is worried

Live Mint  

SINGAPORE—As the U.S. military’s new cyber chief and the head of the nation’s main electronic spy agency, it is Gen. Timothy Haugh’s job to be concerned about China’s clandestine efforts to steal sensitive American data and weapons know-how. “We can see no other use," said Haugh, who took charge of the National Security Agency and the military’s Cyber Command in …

Bid for dominance over Asia Pacific tests US, China attempt at detente
7 months, 1 week ago

Bid for dominance over Asia Pacific tests US, China attempt at detente

Al Jazeera  

US defence chief Lloyd Austin hails a ‘new era of security’ in the Asia Pacific, drawing a strong pushback from a senior Chinese official. Defence chief Lloyd Austin has praised a “new era of security” in the Asia Pacific as he underscored that the region remained a major strategic priority for the United States, drawing a quick pushback from a …

Washington espionage claims blasted
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Washington espionage claims blasted

China Daily  

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning. US officials are privately delivering an unusual warning to telecommunications companies including Google and Meta that undersea cables that ferry internet traffic across the Pacific Ocean "could be vulnerable to tampering by Chinese repair ships", The Wall Street Journal reported last week. Submarine Systems, that helps repair international cables, appeared to be hiding its …

Countermeasures against US sanctions called for: China Daily editorial
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Countermeasures against US sanctions called for: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Photo taken on Oct 28, 2021 shows the White House in Washington, DC, the United States. That explains why China took measures on Tuesday against 12 US companies involved in the US arms sales to Taiwan and their senior executives. Nor any reason why China should snap to attention at the US' command and cut its normal trade ties with …

China sanctions US defense-related companies and executives over Russia, Taiwan
7 months, 3 weeks ago

China sanctions US defense-related companies and executives over Russia, Taiwan

Associated Press  

BEIJING, China — China on Wednesday sanctioned 12 U.S. defense-related companies and 10 executives over arms sales to Taiwan in retaliation for earlier American sanctions on Chinese companies tied to Russia. China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the measures came after the U.S. “indiscriminately imposed illegal unilateral sanctions on a number of Chinese entities on the grounds of so-called Russian-related …

Washington's hawks aim at 'subsea Cold War': China Daily editorial
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Washington's hawks aim at 'subsea Cold War': China Daily editorial

China Daily  

The China hawks in Washington are up to their tricks again, trying to suppress Chinese companies and disrupt normal economic activities with the aim of hurting China. Reportedly, US government officials are privately warning telecom operators of "security risks" posed by Chinese involvement in undersea cable repair. Claiming that the Chinese vessels involved in such work are "hiding" their locations …

Chip coercion further undermines trust in what US says: China Daily editorial
8 months ago

Chip coercion further undermines trust in what US says: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Employees work on a chip production line of a tech company in Shishi, Fujian province. In yet another act of "economic coercion" targeting Chinese companies, the US has revoked export licenses that allowed tech giants such as Qualcomm and Intel to supply chips to Chinese telecommunications equipment company Huawei, which Washington has already put on a trade restriction "entity list" …

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