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Apart from concerns about China being able to develop competitors to American industry using American technology, Washington also worries about China’s development of long-range missiles, supercomputers that can be used in nuclear warhead development and other high-tech weapons. (Representative Image)

Fearing US blacklisting, Chinese chipmaker SMIC asserts its tech is civilian-use-only

SMIC is a leader in a semiconductor industry built up by the ruling Communist Party in an effort to reduce China’s reliance on foreign tech.

06 Sep 2020 4:30 PM

Every foreign-made semiconductor of any type anywhere in the world is now subject to US licence requirements if a Huawei company is in any way involved, directly or indirectly, in the transaction. (Photo | AFP)

Now, US puts a stop to Huawei's chances to access US chip technology even through third parties

The Semiconductor Industry Association, representing American chipmakers, said Monday it will cause significant disruption to the industry.

18 Aug 2020 6:15 PM

Washington cut off Huawei’s access to US components and technology including Google’s music and other smartphone services last year. Those restrictions were tightened in May when the White House barred vendors worldwide from using US technology to produce components for Huawei. (Photo | AFP)

Isolated by US, Huawei can produce smartphone chips no more

Huawei CEO Yu Chengdong said Friday that production of the company’s high-end Kirin 9000 chipset would stop from September 15.

08 Aug 2020 8:53 PM

The SMIC IPO push is part of the Communist Party’s strategy to develop global leaders in artificial intelligence, big data, and other advanced sectors.

Chipmaker SMIC set for a huge IPO as China looks to make semiconductor sector self-reliant

SMIC is China’s biggest contract manufacturer of chipsets, and the country's hope to make its tech firms non-dependent on US chipmakers.

06 Jul 2020 9:07 PM

Chip design and manufacturing equipment used in the world’s semiconductor plants is mostly US-made, so the new rule affects foreign producers that sell to Huawei and affiliates including HiSilicon, which makes chips for supercomputers with scientific and military uses. The US Commerce Department said foreign foundries would be granted a 120-day grace period for chips already in production.

China warns US on Huawei suppression, says all measures will be taken to safeguard rights

Under new rules, foreign semiconductor makers that use American technology must obtain a US licence to ship semiconductors to Huawei.

17 May 2020 5:51 PM

Intel CEO Bob Swan said in a letter last month to two Pentagon officials that strengthening U.S. production “is more important than ever, given the uncertainty created by the current geopolitical environment.” (Photo | AP)

Intel, Taiwanese chip maker express interest in building semiconductor plant in US

Concern about relying heavily on chips from Taiwan, South Korea and China had begun even before the coronavirus outbreak

11 May 2020 9:33 PM

Even if companies can continue to sell components without being subject to US restrictions, any disruption to Huawei’s operations will have a knock-on effect on its suppliers. (Photo: AP)

Huawei US blacklisting knocks semiconductor stocks

The selling was particularly amplified as investors exited bullish positions built up in the trade-sensitive sector in recent months.

21 May 2019 10:53 AM

Samsung C&T is the construction arm and defacto holding company of the Samsung Group.

Samsung C&T, Samsung Electronics almost double cost of finishing new chip line

The contract covers finishing work on the line at Samsung Electronics’ Hwaseong plant on South Korea’s west coast.

01 Apr 2019 11:11 AM

(Representational image/ Photo: This photo is a fan-made foldable iPhone concept shared by MacRumors)

Part-organic device may help make bendable smartphones

The invention opens the door to a new generation of high-performance electronic devices that will be biodegradable.

08 Oct 2018 8:14 AM

Samsung's first-quarter profit seen at USD 13.7 billion

The world’s largest semiconductor and smartphone maker is expected to forecast a 46 per cent jump in operating profit.

04 Apr 2018 11:29 AM

Companies producing chips using 130 nanometer technology or smaller will be tax exempt for two years.

China cuts tax rates for chipmakers amid trade tensions with US

The move comes as the United States is considering imposing tariffs on $50 billion worth of Chinese exports.

30 Mar 2018 4:45 PM

Semiconductor chip vendors must diversify their customer base to exploit changing electronics market dynamics.

Samsung, Apple lead as top 2016 global semiconductor customers: Gartner

Samsung Electronics and Apple remained the top two semiconductor chip buyers in 2016

03 Feb 2017 12:41 PM

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