National Security
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Republican Members of Congress Seek Biden Administration Pressure on UK To Prevent Chinese Purchase of Semiconductor Facility
As we discussed here, the UK government is conducting a national security review of the acquisition of the Newport Wafer Fab, a semiconductor factory in Wales, by the Chinese-owned technology company Nexperia. Several Republican members of Congress are now urging the Biden administration to press the UK government to
UK Parliament Discusses Acquisition of Welsh Semiconductor Factory by Chinese Company, Security Review Underway
In the UK House of Lords last week, a question was raised regarding the acquisition of the Newport Wafer Fab, a semiconductor factory in Wales, by the Chinese-owned technology company Nexperia. In response, the UK government has made clear that a national security review of the transaction is underway.
FCC Adds Two Chinese Telecom Companies to National Security List
Last Friday, the FCC's Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau added equipment and services from two Chinese companies, China Telecom (Americas) Corp and China Mobile International USA Inc. (as well as one Russian company) to its list of communications equipment and services "that have been deemed a
U.S. Autonomous Trucking Company Begins To Sever Ties with China After CFIUS Review
After a national security review by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) related to its partial ownership by Chinese investors, TuSimple, an American maker of autonomous trucks, may be moving towards a clearer separation of its U.S. and Chinese operations.
Chinese Ownership of U.S. Light Aircraft Company Passes CFIUS Review
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) recently reviewed and approved a transaction involving a significant Chinese investment stake in a small U.S. producer of recreational planes. This piece examines the background of the transaction and implications from the CFIUS decision.
Taiwan Introduces Amendments to Enhance Technology Protection
Taiwan's executive branch recently passed drafts to amend two laws, eyeing stronger protection on core technologies (most likely advanced technologies controlled by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) and restrictions on related personnel flows.
India Bans 54 Chinese Apps, Citing Privacy, Security Concerns
The Economic Times reported recently that the Indian government has banned over 54 Chinese apps, considering them to be "a threat to privacy and security of Indians." While security is the main issue here, political tensions between the two nations may have amplified the concerns.