A Dutch lithium producer is accelerating plans to build a Western focused battery materials supply chain as Europe looks to reduce its reliance on China for critical minerals essential to electric vehicles. AMG Critical Materials NV said it aims to process battery grade
The United States and Taiwan have reached a trade agreement that places semiconductors at the center of a broader effort to reshape technology supply chains and deepen industrial cooperation. The deal lowers tariffs on a wide range of Taiwanese exports while creating incentives
Chinese authorities have issued internal guidance indicating that certain advanced artificial intelligence chips are not permitted to enter the country, reflecting a cautious approach to managing access to high-end foreign technology. The instructions were communicated to customs agents and accompanied by messages delivered
China’s artificial intelligence strategy has become a cornerstone of its national industrial policy. The government’s focus on self-reliance in AI technologies aligns with its broader goal of reducing dependence on foreign innovation ecosystems. The State Council’s New Generation AI Development Plan serves as
