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Tuesday 30 September 2025
Lei Jun’s ten-year bet: Why Xiaomi chose hard road to chip independence

On the evening of September 25, Xiaomi founder and CEO Lei Jun took the stage for his sixth annual keynote, titled simply: "Change." But...

Tuesday 30 September 2025
US expands entity list restrictions to cover affiliates of blacklisted firms
The US Department of Commerce has issued a new rule that broadens the reach of its export control regime by targeting affiliates of companies already on restricted lists. The change,...
Friday 26 September 2025
TSMC in Intel’s investment talks, as Andrew Ng flags Taiwan risk
Intel is reportedly stepping up efforts to raise capital and secure partnerships as part of its turnaround strategy, approaching firms including Apple and TSMC. The push has intensified...
Friday 26 September 2025
Trump approves TikTok divestiture plan, delays enforcement of foreign adversary app ban
US President Donald Trump has approved a plan for TikTok's US operations to be divested into a new US-based joint venture, determining that the move meets national security requirements...
Thursday 25 September 2025
Taiwan curbs chip exports to South Africa in rare diplomatic clash

Taiwan has imposed new restrictions on semiconductor exports to South Africa, citing national security concerns in a dispute that underscores...

Wednesday 24 September 2025
China to forgo developing nation status at WTO, signaling shift in global trade stance
China announced it will no longer claim developing country benefits at the World Trade Organization, a move aimed at facilitating trade forum reforms. The decision addresses longstanding...
Tuesday 23 September 2025
Oracle reportedly to oversee TikTok algorithm under US-China framework deal
The US and China are moving forward with a framework agreement on TikTok's US operations that centers on control of the app's algorithm and data security. Under the current proposal,...
Monday 22 September 2025
Taiwan tech secrets hemorrhaging to China, with TSMC as prime target
Between 2019 and 2023, Taiwan saw a 31% increase in advanced technology trade secret cases, mainly leaking to China amid US semiconductor restrictions. Talent loss to Chinese firms...
Friday 19 September 2025
Japan and EU deepen battery cooperation to counter geopolitical risks
Japan and European countries are strengthening their collaboration to mitigate geopolitical tensions and supply chain vulnerabilities stemming from tensions between the US and China...