Topic: us-china relations
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China's Chip Strategy: A New Trade War Tactic
China has introduced semiconductor-related measures into trade discussions, including an anti-dumping probe into U.S. legacy chips and antitrust actions against Nvidia. These moves represent a strategic shift, with China leveraging its market power to counter U.S. restrictions and seek concession...
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Trump Threatens "Massive" Tariffs on All Chinese Imports
Former President Donald Trump has threatened a massive increase in tariffs on all Chinese imports and may cancel his planned meeting with President Xi Jinping, citing China's recent "very hostile" trade actions. Trump accused China of attempting to disrupt global markets by imposing new export re...
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Nvidia Accused of Antitrust Violations by China
China's antitrust regulator ruled that Nvidia violated laws in its 2020 acquisition of Mellanox, adding complexity to U.S.-China trade tensions. Nvidia asserts compliance with laws and is cooperating with authorities, while the open investigation could affect broader economic relations. U.S. expo...
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Trump Approves TikTok-Oracle Deal to Avoid US Ban
President Trump has endorsed a deal to transfer control of TikTok's U.S. operations to a consortium of American firms, valuing the business at about $14 billion and averting a ban. The agreement involves Oracle, Silver Lake, and Abu Dhabi's MGX acquiring a 45% stake, while ByteDance investors kee...
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Trump Touts TikTok Deal, But China Remains Silent
President Trump announced a deal to prevent TikTok's U.S. ban after a call with Xi Jinping, though specifics remain uncertain and unconfirmed by China. The proposed arrangement involves U.S. investors acquiring an 80% stake in TikTok's U.S. operations, with Oracle managing data and ByteDance lice...
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US and China Near Breakthrough TikTok Agreement
A framework agreement has been reached to transfer control of TikTok from its Chinese parent company to U.S.-controlled ownership, addressing national security concerns. The deal, to be finalized by President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, follows months of negotiations and repeated dead...
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TikTok Shutdown Averted? Trump Announces Deal with China
A tentative agreement has been reached to transfer TikTok to U.S. ownership, temporarily averting a shutdown and addressing national security concerns. Final approval depends on an upcoming call between former President Trump and Chinese President Xi, as the deal remains part of broader trade neg...
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TikTok Deal: What's the Latest Update?
Recent high-level discussions between American and Chinese leaders suggest progress toward resolving TikTok's future in the U.S., including a potential sale by ByteDance to a U.S.-based consortium. The proposed deal involves ByteDance retaining a minority stake under 20% and developing a U.S.-con...
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Chip Tariffs Loom: Tech Firms Scramble to Adapt
Ongoing trade tensions and new tariffs on semiconductors are creating uncertainty and increasing production costs for tech companies, who are actively seeking strategies to navigate these challenges. A live discussion featuring industry experts will address how businesses are responding to tariff...
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China Bans Tech Firms from Buying Nvidia AI Chips
China has banned domestic tech firms from purchasing Nvidia's AI chips as part of a strategy to reduce reliance on foreign semiconductor technology. The ban is expected to slow development in China's tech industry, as Nvidia is the global leader in advanced AI processors, despite local alternativ...
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Court Rules Pentagon Can Label DJI a Chinese Military Company
A federal court upheld the Pentagon's designation of DJI as a Chinese Military Company, citing the broad discretion granted to the Department of Defense under the law, despite acknowledging limitations in the evidence. DJI's lawsuit to remove the designation was defeated, with the court finding s...
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The Download: Aging Clocks & Fixing the Internet
California has enacted a law holding AI companies accountable for chatbot safety and requiring notifications to young users, alongside new social media warning labels to boost digital safety awareness. Unencrypted satellite transmissions are exposing sensitive civilian and military communications...
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