Semiconductors
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China Preliminarily Finds Nvidia Violates Antitrust Law
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 Launches Anti-Dumping Investigation on U.S. Chips
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
China Launches New Anti-Discrimination Probe as U.S. Talks Resume
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
Trump Administration Removes End User Authorizations for TSMC at Chinese Fabs
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.
Trump Administration Removes End User Authorizations for Intel, Samsung, SK Hynix at Chinese Fabs
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.
House Bill Seeks Congressional Veto Power Over Advanced Chip Sales to China
In a direct challenge to executive authority on technology exports, a new bill has been put forward by two Democrats in the House of Representatives, aiming to tighten control over advanced chip exports to China. This came after reports indicated that the Trump administration would allow the sales of some
Beijing's Gallium and Germanium Gambit: Export Volumes Dip, Global Flows Shift
Data from the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) indicates that the export control measures implemented by Beijing on gallium and germanium have reduced China's overall exports of the two minerals, with a stark divergence among importing nations. Exports to the U.S. experienced an initial hit