smic China's Top Chipmaker SMIC Exits New York Stock Exchange Amid Trade Tensions Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp plans to delist from the NYSE after 15 years, citing low trading volumes and compliance costs despite swirling U.S.-China trade war tensions.
white house White House Executive Order Targets Foreign Telecom Threats, Impacts Huawei President Trump issues an executive order banning U.S. companies from using telecommunications technology from foreign adversaries. The directive effectively targets Chinese tech giant Huawei by placing it on a restricted trade list.
huawei US Huawei Blacklist Disrupts Global Tech Supply Chains The United States officially blacklists Huawei, blocking the Chinese telecom giant from purchasing American technology and escalating the ongoing trade war. This move disrupts major US suppliers and threatens the global rollout of 5G networks.
huawei U.S. Places Huawei Under Strict Export Controls in Unprecedented Move The Trump administration subjects Huawei to strict export controls, requiring government approval for any purchase of American technology. This unprecedented action creates ripple effects across the global telecommunications network and escalates the ongoing U.S.-China trade war.
donald trump Trump Declares Tech Emergency, Blacklists Huawei to Block Foreign Threats President Trump signs an executive order declaring a national emergency over foreign technology threats, leading the Commerce Department to add Huawei to a restricted trade list.
china China Strikes Back With Retaliatory Tariffs on US Imports China imposes higher tariffs on US goods in direct response to recent American trade actions. The escalation deepens the ongoing trade war between the world's two largest economies.
google Google Launches Budget Pixel 3a Amid Scooter Sales and Gaming Shifts in China Google introduces cheaper Pixel 3a smartphones and rebrands its smart display at I/O 2019. Meanwhile, Bird begins direct-to-consumer scooter sales and Tencent replaces PUBG in China to comply with government regulations.
tesla White House Tariffs Threaten Tesla Autopilot Production The Trump administration denies Tesla's request for a tariff exemption on its Chinese-made Autopilot hardware. This decision forces the automaker to scramble for new suppliers or raise prices on its self-driving technology.
china China Caps Game Approvals and Bans Poker, Mahjong, and Palace Schemes China's new gaming authority enforces strict publication guidelines that ban poker, mahjong, and imperial-themed games while capping annual approvals. The updated regulations reshape the world's largest gaming market as the government resumes processing a massive backlog of titles.
aptiv Aptiv Brings Self-Driving Tech to China with New Shanghai Center Aptiv opens an autonomous mobility center in Shanghai, marking its fifth global market for self-driving operations. The company plans to test vehicles on public roads by late 2019 and is seeking local partners for mapping and deployment.
996 Chinese Tech Workers Rebel Against Grueling 996 Work Culture A viral GitHub movement called 996.ICU exposes the harsh reality of China's tech sector, where employees routinely work from 9 am to 9 pm, six days a week. The protest highlights the stark contrast between local labor laws and the actual practices of major tech giants like Alibaba and JD.com.
tesla Tesla Faces One-Third Delivery Drop Amid Overseas Shipping Challenges Tesla reports a significant drop in first-quarter vehicle deliveries due to logistical hurdles shipping the Model 3 overseas. The company still maintains it has sufficient cash on hand despite expecting a negative impact on profits.
artificial intelligence Trump's AI Executive Order Aims to Secure US Leadership Amid Global Competition President Trump's 2019 executive order focuses on maintaining American leadership in artificial intelligence by promoting technological advancement and establishing future regulatory frameworks. The directive emphasizes balancing innovation with privacy protections as the US competes globally.
china Leaked Database Exposes Massive Real-Time Tracking of Millions in Xinjiang A security researcher discovers an exposed database that live-tracks 2.6 million residents in Xinjiang, revealing the true extent of China's digital surveillance state.
mobike Struggling Mobike Shuts Down International Operations to Focus Solely on China Bike-sharing giant Mobike lays off its Asia Pacific team as part of a broader strategy to close all international operations and concentrate entirely on its native China.