US Expands List of Chinese Technology Companies Under Export Controls

December 3, 2024 at 10:58AM The U.S. Commerce Department added 140 Chinese tech companies to its export controls, impacting chipmakers and equipment suppliers, including those based in other countries. This aims to restrict China’s military and tech advancements. In response, China criticized the U.S. for economic coercion, while Japanese chipmakers saw stock gains. ### Meeting … Read more

TSMC blows whistle on potential sanctions-busting shenanigans from Huawei

October 22, 2024 at 01:56PM TSMC warned US officials about Huawei’s potential attempt to bypass export controls for AI chips. Following reports of investigation into TSMC’s chip supplies to Huawei, the company emphasized its compliance with regulations and stated it has not supplied to Huawei since September 2020. Concerns over national security continue amid tightening … Read more

Tesla, Intel, deny they’re the foreign company China just accused of making maps that threaten national security

October 21, 2024 at 01:37AM Tesla has denied allegations of illegal-map making in China, responding to the Ministry of State Security’s claims of foreign firms evading supervision and potentially engaging in espionage. Meanwhile, TSMC is under US investigation for suspected export control violations related to Huawei, emphasizing its commitment to compliance amid ongoing scrutiny. ### … Read more

US Gov Slaps Visa Restrictions on Spyware Honchos

April 23, 2024 at 09:43AM The US State Department has imposed visa restrictions on 13 individuals involved in the development and sale of commercial spyware, targeting journalists, academics, and human rights defenders. This is part of the government’s efforts to combat the misuse of technology, with the latest move being a response to the abuse … Read more

US lawmakers have Chinese LiDAR on their threat-detection radar

November 29, 2023 at 09:35PM A US congressional committee is considering whether to ban Chinese LiDAR devices due to national security concerns. They requested an investigation into the technology, as it could potentially be used for military purposes or contain malware, and noted its association with human rights abuses in China. **Takeaways from Meeting:** 1. … Read more