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Tensions between the United States and China over semiconductors started with the trade war under the Trump administration and have risen under President Joe Biden's leadership as Washington seeks to undermine Beijing's efforts to develop its high-tech industry.

China will establish a $40 billion governmental fund to support the chip sector

According to two people with knowledge of the situation, China is getting ready to launch a new state-backed investment fund with the goal of raising approximately $40 billion for its…

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China quietly recruits overseas chip talent as US tightens curbs

China stealthily hires foreign top chip talent as the US tightens restrictions

Up until 2018, China attempted to hire top scientists with advanced degrees from outside as part of a lavishly funded effort that Washington saw as a threat to American interests…

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Chipmakers signal supply glut easing but demand recovery still slow

Chipmakers say the supply glut is diminishing, but the demand recovery is still very sluggish.

The beginning of the end of a semiconductor supply glut is being celebrated by global chipmakers, from Intel to Samsung, but the forecast for demand from clients outside the artificial…

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Tensions between the United States and China over semiconductors started with the trade war under the Trump administration and have risen under President Joe Biden's leadership as Washington seeks to undermine Beijing's efforts to develop its high-tech industry.

Chinese semiconductors are a target for the US

Tensions between the United States and China over semiconductors started with the trade war under the Trump administration and have risen under President Joe Biden's leadership as Washington seeks to…

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Graphcore's AI networking chip team has been acquired by Meta Platforms, a leading provider of AI-driven solutions. This acquisition will help Meta Platforms expand its capabilities and provide customers with the latest in AI technology.

The AI networking chip team from Graphcore is acquired by Meta Platforms.

An Oslo-based team that was developing artificial intelligence networking technologies at British chip startup Graphcore until late last year has been hired by Meta Platforms. After Reuters discovered 10 persons…

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Germany is considering regulating China's chip chemical exports due to potential security risks. This could have a major impact on the global chip industry and the Chinese economy.

China’s chip chemical exports may be regulated by Germany

In an effort to lessen its economic vulnerability to the Asian economic giant, Germany may restrict the shipment of chemicals to China used in the production of semiconductors, according to…

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The PM of Japan encourages the application of generative AI in industry.

Japan Unveils Chip Equipment Export Control Plans

Japan on Friday unveiled plans to control exports of 23 items used to make semiconductors, after the Netherlands implemented similar restrictions this month, prompting a rebuke from China. “The announced…

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Siltronic, Chip Equipment Manufacturer Says Demand Still High as End-Markets Slow

German chip equipment supplier Siltronic on Thursday said demand for its wafers was still strong even as it warned a slowdown in end-markets could weigh on 2023 results. The global…

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Siltronic, German Chip Equipment Maker Posts Record Sales for 2022

Also read Chip equipment maker Siltronic says demand still high as end-markets slow German chip equipment supplier Siltronic on Thursday said its sales and core profit reached record highs in…

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Western Digital is back online after a security breach. Services have been quickly resumed and customers can now access their data with confidence. Get the latest updates on the security breach and more.

Western Digital and Kioxia Merger Talks Reaches Advanced Stage

Memory chip maker Western Digital and Japan's Kioxia Holdings Corp are in advanced talks for a possible merger which will involve a dual-listing, Bloomberg News reported on Friday. A combination of…

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