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US ‘Stops Providing’ Huawei Export Licences
US Commerce Department reportedly stops providing export licences for Huawei, in move that could have dire consequences for Chinese firm
Dutch Minister Queries Compliance Over US Chinese Export Controls
The Netherlands will not summarily accept new US restrictions on exporting chip-making technology to China, minister warns
US To Clarify AI Chip Export Restrictions ‘Soon’
White House official says US planning to clarify China export restrictions on AI chips from Nvidia, others 'relatively soon'
US Considers Sanctions On Chinese Memory Chip Makers
US administration considers sanctions that would block manufacturing of advanced NAND flash memory chips in China amidst competitive threat to US firms
Japan, US To Set Up Advanced Chip Research Centre
Japan and US to establish joint research centre for 2-nanometre chips by end of this year amidst ongoing worldwide semiconductor shortages
Europe and US Agree Trans-Atlantic Data Sharing Deal
United States and European Union reach new agreement to allow businesses to transfer data and personal information across the pond
Japan Should Work With AUKUS For Cybersecurity, AI, Says Former PM
We want in. Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe welcomes creation of AUKUS alliance, and calls for Japan to be involved
US, Kazakhstan Take Bitcoin Mining Lead From China
China's share of Bitcoin mining drops to zero amidst crackdown, as US, Kazakhstan and Russia see dramatic rises in mining activity
US Adds Russian Cybersecurity Firms To Trade Blacklist
US Commerce Department places Russian IT security companies on trade blacklist over alleged links to spy services amidst series of disruptive attacks
US Regulator Proposes More Restrictions For Huawei
Federal Communications Commission grants initial approval for rules banning new Huawei and ZTE equipment, and requiring carriers to 'rip and replace'
US Sets Next Stage For $250bn Bill To Counter China Tech
US Senate set to resume debate of $250bn US Innovation and Competition Act that looks to counter the global influence of Chinese technology
US Proposes $750m For Federal SolarWinds Response
Budget proposed by US president Joe Biden includes $750m for federal agencies affected by SolarWinds attack to improve cybersecurity infrastructure
US Administration Renews Cyber-Security Focus
Incoming US administration set to place experienced cyber-security officials in key posts, as country grapples with massive SolarWinds hack
NYSE To Delist Chinese Telecoms Companies
New York Stock Exchange moves to suspend trading in China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom Hong Kong amidst ongoing US-China trade tensions
US Adds Dozens Of Chinese Firms To Trade Blacklist
Outgoing US administration adds chipmaker SMIC and drone giant DJI to national security blacklist, increasing pressure on country's tech industry
US Adds Chinese Chip Giant To Military Blacklist
US government adds Chinese chip giant SMIC to military blacklist, as administration accelerates anti-China policy ahead of changeover next month
Judge Blocks TikTok US App Store Ban
US judge issues preliminary injunction barring order that would have made TikTok unavailable in the US, as administration seeks forced sale
EU Urges US To Resume OECD Digital Tax Talks
EU says it still would still prefer to achieve digital tax compromise through OECD, but will push through new measures at EU level if talks fail
US ‘To Allow Companies To Work With Huawei On 5G Standards’
Change comes after earlier US measures against Huawei had backfired, resulting in American companies disengaging from 5G standards processes
US Plots New Huawei Restrictions Amidst China Tension
New restrictions approved by top-level cabinet officials would put Huawei under more pressure, while also hobbling US semiconductor manufacturing companies
ZTE Targeted By New US Corruption Probe
Two years after export ban that nearly destroyed ZTE, US Justice Department now reportedly involved in a new probe into bribery and corruption
Government’s Huawei Decision Faces Parliamentary Inquiry
Commons defence committee now plans to review government's decision to allow Huawei a 5G role, as Conservative rebels seek a complete ban
US Renews Pressure On UK Over Huawei In 5G Networks
Senior US officials say they will continue to work with the UK over finding 5G alternatives, following decision to allow Huawei a limited role in 5G networks
EU Looks To Take Lead On Industrial Data
Data and AI strategy set for launch this week advances bloc's efforts to build industrial data powerhouse while fending off competition from US and China
US-China Huawei Row Overshadows Munich Security Conference
US officials rally support for alternatives to Chinese firm's 5G dominance, while Huawei hits back at new charges and 'lawful intercept' wiretap allegations
Government Set To Approve Restricted 5G Role For Huawei
Government decision on Huawei set for Tuesday, as US secretary of state warns Chinese-made 5G equipment puts UK sovereignty at stake
US Mounts Final Campaign To Bar Huawei From UK 5G Networks
US delegation set to arrive in UK on Monday, as MI5 chief dismisses risk that allowing Huawei would threaten intelligence sharing
Gartner Sees Rise In IT Spending Next Year
IT spending in Europe and worldwide seen coming out of slump in 2020 as currency pressure eases – and firms rush to buy into the cloud
Huawei CFO Faces Canadian Court As US-China Row Escalates
Lawyers for detained Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou argue Canadian authorities acted illegally in arresting her at the request of the US