China Cuts Fundraising Wait Times to Support Loss Making Tech Firms

China has moved to ease fundraising pressure on technology companies by sharply reducing the waiting period for loss making firms seeking refinancing or additional capital, underscoring Beijing’s determination to support strategic industries despite weaker near term profitability. The policy shift is designed to

Shanghai Expands Chip Investment Fund as China Accelerates Semiconductor Self Sufficiency

Shanghai has sharply increased financial support for its semiconductor industry, signaling a renewed push by China to strengthen domestic chip capabilities amid prolonged technology tensions with the United States and its allies. The expansion highlights how local governments are playing a growing role

China Clears Nvidia H200 Imports for Major Tech Firms

China has begun clearing imports of Nvidia’s H200 graphics processing units, easing months of uncertainty for the country’s largest technology companies as demand for advanced artificial intelligence computing capacity continues to rise. The approvals mark a notable development in Beijing’s management of high

Hygon Chips Signal Quiet Progress in China’s Processor Independence

China’s semiconductor self reliance push gained a rare and quiet validation this week as processors designed by Hygon Information Technology were found unaffected by a recently disclosed hardware security vulnerability impacting several advanced chips built on US architectures. The flaw, which raised concerns

China Launches Probe Into Meta Manus Deal Over Export Controls and Technology Outflow Fears

Chinese authorities are preparing to investigate Meta’s proposed acquisition of Manus amid growing concerns that the deal could undermine national technology safeguards and accelerate the offshore relocation of domestic start ups. The scrutiny reflects Beijing’s increasing focus on preventing sensitive technological capabilities from

Guangdong Showcases Huawei Chips and HarmonyOS to Reassert Its Place at the Heart of Chinese Innovation

Guangdong, China’s wealthiest and most industrially advanced province, is moving quickly to remind the country that it remains a central engine of technological innovation. With a gross domestic product that surpasses the entire economy of South Korea, Guangdong has long been the symbol

Why Beijing Suspects Nvidia’s H20 Chip Could Be a Security Risk

China’s recent investigation into Nvidia’s H20 artificial intelligence chip has reopened debates about the growing security risks linked to global semiconductor competition. What appears on the surface to be a technical review is, in reality, deeply tied to the evolving power struggle between

Xi softens long running tensions with Jack Ma as China refocuses on tech leadership

China technology sector appears to be entering a more stable phase as President Xi Jinping gradually moves away from the confrontational stance that once defined relations with Alibaba founder Jack Ma. The shift reflects a broader effort to rebuild confidence in the private

Digital Sovereignty and Geopolitical Risks

Digital sovereignty has emerged as a critical consideration in global geopolitics. Countries are increasingly asserting control over data, digital infrastructure, and technological standards to safeguard national security, economic interests, and strategic autonomy. For China, the pursuit of digital sovereignty encompasses domestic control over

The Global Semiconductor Supply Chain and Chinese Policies

Semiconductors are at the heart of modern technology, powering devices from smartphones and computers to AI systems, autonomous vehicles, and defense applications. China’s policies regarding the semiconductor industry are reshaping global supply chains, influencing trade, technological innovation, and geopolitical dynamics. As both a