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China in Focus Full Broadcast (March 22)
The United States is revealing new rules to curb Beijing’s chip access, expanding on the CHIPS Act passed last year. But not all parties are convinced. South Korea noted the rules won’t force companies to close their China facilities. Beijing is taking matters into its own hands, with officials unveiling their own set of rules. […]
TSMC Founder: Chip Globalization Is Dead
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) founder Morris Chang declared that the globalization of the chip industry is over, and Taiwan is indispensable in the global chip industry for its unique work ethic. Speaking of the future of the chip sector, many countries strive to reshore manufacturers back to their territory to ensure supply chain resilience for […]
US to Cap Amount of Korean Chips Made in China
Washington is now primed to limit advanced chip production by South Korean companies located in China. Officials first brought up the possibility in October, when the world’s top memory chip makers—South Korea’s Samsung and SK Hynix—received a one-year break from U.S. export restrictions. Those controls counter Beijing’s tech ambitions and block its military advances. The […]
China In Focus Full Broadcast (Feb. 24)
More U.S. troops are in Taiwan as the island continues to face an ever more aggressive communist neighbor. The United States is planning on increasing the number of troops from the current 30 up to about 200. Taiwan’s president is welcoming the move. China, meanwhile, is accusing the United States of undermining peace and stability […]
Top Microchip Equipment Maker Accuses China-Based Employee of Tech Secrets Theft
A crucial technology maker is accusing an employee in China of stealing its data and says export controls may have been violated. ASML is the world’s top manufacturer of lithography machines. This type of equipment is needed to produce semiconductors. Microchip making giants like Intel and TSMC use ASML’s machines to make their most advanced […]
China In Focus Full Broadcast (Feb. 16)
President Joe Biden gives his first formal remarks on shooting down the Chinese spy balloon and unidentified objects. He gives a warning to Beijing, and he tells the nation about how we’ll handle future incidents. The Environmental Protection Agency is addressing people’s concerns over the train derailment in Ohio. This comes as senators are pressing […]
China In Focus Full Broadcast (Jan. 27)
Beijing is in the hot seat. Lawmakers are introducing a slew of bills targeting the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), from repaying trillions of dollars under the “China Lied, People Died” Act, to holding Beijing accountable for the pandemic. What exactly is thee U.S. stance toward China? The head of the House China Select Committee is […]
China In Focus Full Broadcast (Nov. 18)
A secret Chinese police station in New York City is on the FBI’s radar. The agency is vowing to get to the bottom of this. Former President Donald Trump is promising a hard line against Chinese trade practices and IP theft—if he’s reelected in 2024. The death of a 4-month-old baby is now the second […]
China In Focus Full Broadcast (Nov. 15)
Violent protests erupt in China against virus-driven curbs. Hundreds of people smashed through COVID-19 barriers and overturned a police car. A mother lost her unborn baby. The tragic event occurred amid China’s strict pandemic rules. A contest for power is intensifying. We take a look at why China, the United States, and Canada are putting […]
Intel, TSMC Exempt From Biden’s Microchip Ban
Washington’s sweeping technology restrictions limit selling semiconductor technology to China, but several major microchip makers, including Intel, say they’re still able to send chips to China because they’ve gotten exemptions.
China In Focus Full Broadcast (Nov. 4)
A former U.S. Marine Corps fighter pilot reportedly tied to a Chinese hacker has now been arrested in Australia. Washington’s sweeping China sanctions meet with a twist. Several major U.S. semiconductor makers are still sending microchips to China. Germany’s chancellor is visiting China. The trip is among the most controversial to the country by a […]
Beijing Summons Microchip Firms for Emergency Talks
U.S. export bans on microchips are unsettling both Chinese companies and Beijing, Bloomberg reported. China’s telecom regulators recently convened a series of emergency meetings with top players in the semiconductor sector to access the damage and provide support.
Micron to Bring Microchip Plant to Upstate New York
NEW YORK—Micron, one of the world’s largest microchip manufacturers, announced Tuesday it would open a semiconductor plant in upstate New York, promising a long-term investment of up to $100 billion and a plant that could bring 50,000 jobs to the state. The company was lured to the Syracuse area with help from a generous set […]
Capitol Report (Sept. 1): Attorneys General Say DOJ and Big Tech Colluding; US Cracks Down on China
Today, a federal judge declined to rule on Trump’s request for a special master. An attorney tells NTD the Trump Team made a wrong move. A lawsuit uncovers emails between federal officials and big tech companies. It claims the emails show how the administration censors topics like COVID-19 and Hunter Biden. We talked to one […]
How the US Is Fueling China’s Military Growth
From dancing videos to national security risks, experts say social media sensation TikTok is helping the Chinese military develop artificial intelligence. In this special report, we look at how U.S. companies are boosting China’s military growth, how Americans’ data is feeding China’s AI mills, and how microchips are the heart of it all. Joining us […]