United States authorities have filed criminal charges against several Chinese nationals and associated individuals in two separate cases involving the alleged smuggling of advanced artificial intelligence chips and drug trafficking activities. The actions highlight intensifying enforcement of export controls and broader law enforcement
Shares of Super Micro dropped sharply after US prosecutors filed charges against individuals linked to the company over an alleged scheme involving the transfer of advanced AI technology to China. The stock fell by around 27 percent in early trading, potentially wiping out
ASML has identified artificial intelligence as a central and long term growth driver in its 2025 annual report, marking a notable shift in tone from the previous year when the semiconductor equipment giant emphasized the cyclical nature of the chip industry. The Dutch
The US Department of Defense briefly added a broad group of Chinese companies to its list of firms alleged to have links to China’s military before withdrawing the updated document, in a move that added fresh uncertainty to already strained relations between Washington
The United States has shifted to a more controlled framework for overseeing semiconductor equipment exports to China, replacing a long standing waiver system with annual export licences for major foreign chipmakers operating on the mainland. The move affects companies including Samsung Electronics, SK
China has given an early signal that it may allow select domestic technology companies to resume purchases of Nvidia’s most advanced artificial intelligence processors, easing uncertainty around access to high end computing power. Authorities have granted preliminary clearance for a small group of
China has placed stronger export control rules and supply chain security at the centre of its economic strategy for 2026, as policymakers seek to protect national interests amid intensifying geopolitical tensions and external pressure. The renewed focus reflects Beijing’s assessment that economic resilience
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
Beijing tightens controls amid growing strategic rivalry China has imposed new restrictions on exports of military related goods to Japan, signalling a sharp escalation in an already fragile bilateral relationship. The measures target shipments of select products to entities linked to the Japanese
Silver Returns to the Center of Market Attention Silver is set to remain under intense global scrutiny as China introduces new export restrictions that analysts say could deepen an already fragile supply environment. From January 1, Beijing will impose tighter controls on outbound
