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SMIC moves ahead to build new $7.5 billion fab in Tianjin
SMIC signs a framework agreement to invest $7.5 billion for a new fab in Tianjin with a production capacity of 100,000 12-inch wafers per month. Read more…
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Binance processed crypto trades from Iran despite US sanctions
Crypto exchange Binance continued to process trades by clients in Iran despite US sanctions and a company ban on doing business there. Read more…
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YouTube blocks account of Hong Kong CE candidate John Lee
YouTube blocked the account of Hong Kong’s sole chief-executive election candidate John Lee to comply with US sanctions. Read more…
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Despite sanctions, Huawei plans return to smartphone ‘throne’
Huawei chairman said while US sanctions have choked its smartphone business, it will not give up and plans to return to the ‘throne’. Read more…
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A digital war is almost upon us – we need to act now to avoid it
A digital war doesn’t seem like a ‘thing’ but the sanctions and counter sanctions are already creating tensions that will only escalate. Read more…
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Is China’s Huawei planning to make electric vehicles under its own brand?
China’s Huawei plans to make electric vehicles under its own brand and could launch some models this year; a strategic shift for the company. Read more…
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Huawei sees slight revenue and profit growth in 2020 despite US sanctions
Huawei sees slight revenue and profit growth in 2020, even as Washington toughened sanctions against the Chinese telecom equipment maker. Read more…