A Dutch semiconductor company with a Chinese owner has come under pressure from the Dutch government, replacing its CEO in response. Court documents suggest that U.S. pressure played a role.

Taiwan issued its first-ever nationwide export controls in late September, which were then swiftly reversed. Nonetheless, the move is still significant, as it signals an effort by Taipei to leverage its dominance in the semiconductor industry for political aims.

Earlier this week, China's market regulator announced that it had launched an in-depth investigation into U.S. tech company Nvidia, after a preliminary finding that the company violated China's anti-monopoly laws.

China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has launched an anti-dumping investigation into U.S. analog integrated circuit (IC) chips, a move that could lead to new tariffs on a category of semiconductors also known as "legacy" chips. The probe comes amid a separate U.S. investigation into

On September 13, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced an anti-discrimination investigation into U.S. measures against China in the integrated circuit sector, including tariffs, export control measures, and investment barriers. The probe was announced as high-level officials from both nations were meeting in Spain for bilateral trade

The U.S. Department of Commerce has revoked the general license for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) to export controlled items to its China facilities, following a similar move targeting two Korean companies and one American company.

Last week, the U.S. government revoked waivers for U.S. technology exports that had been granted to Intel, Samsung, and SK hynix, under which these companies were able to export advanced wafer fabrication equipment from the U.S. for use at their Chinese facilities.