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US expands list of Chinese technology companies under export controls
The newly added companies in the "entity list" are almost all based in China. The US federal register's website posted the revised rules on Monday. The new update of the 140 companies to the "entity list" could mean that export licenses will likely be denied for any US company trying to do business with them.
Latest US strike on China's chips hits semiconductor toolmakers
The package includes curbs on China-bound shipments of high bandwidth memory (HBM) chips, which are critical for high-end applications like AI training; new curbs on 24 additional chipmaking tools and three software tools; and new export restrictions on chipmaking equipment manufactured in countries including Singapore and Malaysia.
China warns of 'necessary actions' if US escalates chip curbs
The US has been tightening controls over semiconductors amid fears that China could use advanced technologies to strengthen its military.Asked about the report at a regular news conference on Thursday, commerce ministry spokesperson He Yadong said China "strongly opposes" what he said was the US broadening the concept of national security, and the "abuse" of control measures targeting Chinese companies.
Huawei aims to mass-produce newest AI chip in early 2025, despite US curbs
Huawei, the Chinese tech giant, is set to launch mass production of its most advanced AI chip in early 2025. The company faces challenges due to US restrictions on technology access. Huawei has already begun sending samples and taking orders for the new chip. The chip aims to compete with those made by US-based Nvidia.
US ordered TSMC to halt shipments to China of chips used in AI applications, source says
The U.S. Department of Commerce has ordered Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) to cease shipments of advanced chips to Chinese customers. This action, effective Monday, targets chips used in artificial intelligence applications and follows the discovery of a TSMC chip in a Huawei AI processor, potentially violating export controls.
TSMC to suspend production of advanced AI chips for China from Monday: reports
The US has imposed a raft of measures aimed at restricting the shipment of advanced GPU chips - which enable AI - to China to hobble its artificial intelligence capabilities, which Washington fears could be used to develop bioweapons and launch large-scale cyberattacks.
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TSMC suspended shipments to China firm after chip found on Huawei processor, sources say
This move comes amid ongoing U.S. restrictions on Huawei, which is prohibited from accessing U.S. technology. TSMC, as a major supplier to Huawei, is under scrutiny to ensure compliance with these restrictions.
Apple's Q3 China smartphone sales slip, Huawei's soar
Apple's iPhone sales in China fell slightly by 0.3% in Q3 2024, while Huawei surged by 42%, capturing a 15.3% market share. Apple's market share dropped to 15.6%, as Vivo led with 18.6%. Huawei's Mate 60 series and Pura 70 model intensified competition. Overall, China¡¯s smartphone sales rose 3.2%.
TSMC told US of chip in Huawei product after TechInsights finding, source says
TSMC said in a statement on Monday that it had proactively reached out to the Commerce Department regarding the matter. It said it had not supplied chips to Huawei since mid-September 2020.
Lawmakers urge US Secretary to act against Huawei's semiconductor development amid national security concerns
Chairman John Moolenaar and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party urge U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo to take action against Huawei's semiconductor facilities. They express concerns that Huawei uses U.S. semiconductor manufacturing equipment to build advanced chips. Lawmakers highlight firms linked to Huawei and stress the need to restrict SME access.
ByteDance plans new AI model trained with Huawei chips
ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, plans to develop an AI model using Huawei chips due to U.S. export restrictions on advanced AI chips. ByteDance has ordered over 100,000 Ascend 910B chips but received fewer than 30,000. The new model will be less powerful than its existing Doubao AI model.
The Chinese chipmaker at the heart of the US-China tech war
Whether China can advance and outrace the United States technologically now hinges on SMIC, a partly state-backed company that is the sole maker of advanced chips in the country and has become its de facto national semiconductor champion. SMIC pumps out millions of chips a month for other companies that design them, such as Huawei, the Chinese tech firm under U.S. sanctions, as well as U.S. firms such as Qualcomm.
Apple shows off new Watch with bigger screen as it kicks off iPhone 16 AI event
Apple has unveiled its updated Watch Series 10 and AI-enhanced iPhone 16 at an event in Cupertino. However, the launch risks being overshadowed by Huawei's tri-fold phone, which has already garnered over 3 million pre-orders. Apple's new devices aim to drive upgrades amid slowing iPhone sales, especially in the competitive Chinese market.
US vies with allies and industry to tighten China tech controls
The United States has been pushing allies including Japan and the Netherlands to toughen their restrictions on technology shipments to China, during visits to those countries as well as a Japanese state visit to Washington in April. Those nations are home to companies that produce chipmaking machinery, including ASML Holding NV and Tokyo Electron Limited.
Chinese firms stockpile high-end Samsung chips as they await new US curbs, say sources
The moves show how China is gearing up to keep its technology ambitions on track amid rising trade tensions with the US and other western nations. They also show how the tensions are impacting the global semiconductor supply chain. HBM chips are crucial components in developing advanced processors such as Nvidia's graphics processing units that can be used for generative AI work.
With smugglers and front companies, China is skirting US AI bans
The chips are an American innovation powering self-driving cars, chatbots and medical research. They have also led to rapid advances in defense technology, spurring US fears that they could help China develop superior weaponry, launch cyberattacks and make faster decisions on the battlefield.
Huawei's Harmony aims to end China's reliance on Windows, Android
Huawei's recent strong selling smartphone launches have been closely watched for signs of advances in China's chip supply chain, the company has also quietly built up expertise in sectors crucial to Beijing's vision of technology self-sufficiency from operating systems to in-vehicle software.
China is testing more driverless cars than any other country
Across China, 16 or more cities have allowed companies to test driverless vehicles on public roads, and at least 19 Chinese automakers and their suppliers are competing to establish global leadership in the field. No other country is moving as aggressively.
Nvidia cuts China prices in Huawei chip fight
The flattening prices underscore the challenges Nvidia's China business faces amid U.S. sanctions on AI chip exports and heightened competition, casting a cloud over its future in a market that contributed 17% to its revenue for fiscal 2024.
Nvidia cuts China prices in Huawei chip fight, sources say
Nvidia's advanced AI chip designed for the Chinese market is facing challenges, with oversupply leading to lower prices than Huawei's rival chip. This highlights the difficulties Nvidia faces in China due to US sanctions and competition. While Nvidia aims to capture market share, the future looks uncertain. China's AI industry is growing, and Nvidia is balancing market needs and US tensions. The H20 chip's performance will be crucial, especially against Huawei's Ascend 910B, which is expected to see increased shipments.
Huawei's new phone uses more China-made parts, memory chip
Huawei's Pura 70 Pro showcases China's tech self-sufficiency advancements through increased use of Chinese suppliers, including HiSilicon's NAND memory chip, and Kirin 9010 processor, challenging U.S. sanctions and impacting the smartphone market.
US revokes Intel, Qualcomm's export licenses to sell to China's Huawei, sources say
The United States stated on Tuesday that it has revoked certain licenses that permit companies to transport products, like chips, to the sanctioned Chinese telecommunications equipment manufacturer Huawei Technologies.
US commerce secretary downplays chip in advanced Huawei phone
Huawei's Mate 60 Pro phone, powered by an inferior chip, showcases U.S. curb success on shipments. Commerce Secretary Raimondo highlights U.S. semiconductor superiority. Tensions rise over Huawei's new AI-enabled laptop with an Intel chip.
US lawmakers angry after Huawei unveils laptop with new Intel AI chip
The United States placed Huawei on a trade restriction list in 2019 over sanctions violations related to Iran, part of a broader effort to hobble Beijing's technological advances.
Why iPhone is no more the Apple of China's eyes
iPhone's China shipments have been declining for three straight months, as per a report by Bloomberg, with February sales down a staggering 33% compared to last year. This follows a 39% drop in January and a 30% decline in December. According to the report, some analysts predict this downward trend will continue throughout 2024, deepening the 24% decline Apple experienced in 2023.
Intel survived bid to halt millions in sales to China's Huawei
The push came from Intel rival Advanced Micro Devices, which argued it was unfair that it did not receive a license to sell similar chips to Huawei and from China hawks, who are seeking to stop all sales to the Chinese firm.
China's Huawei set to re-enter mid-range 5G phone market: report
From 2019, the US has restricted Huawei's access to chipmaking tools essential for producing the most advanced handset models, with the company only able to launch limited batches of 5G models using stockpiled chips.
Huawei flags product event, details about closely watched smartphones expected
Huawei Technologies will hold a media event on September 25 to discuss new products, sparking speculation about details on its recently released smartphones. The focus is on the Mate 60 series, which features a China-made advanced chip and represents Huawei's attempt to recover from US sanctions. Huawei has not provided specific information on the products, but it is expected that details about its latest phones will be disclosed.
SK hynix opens probe into use of its chips in Huawei's new phone
SK hynix, a South Korean chipmaker, has launched an internal investigation into how its memory chips were included in Huawei's latest smartphone, the Mate 60 Pro. SK hynix had stopped supplying chips to Huawei in 2020 due to US restrictions, but it appears that some of its products were still used by the Chinese tech company. SK hynix stated that it is strictly following the US government's export restrictions and has reported the situation to the relevant authorities.
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