China bans domestic companies from buying Nvidia chips.
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iPhone Air suffers delayed China launch over SIM cards
The launch of the Apple iPhone Air in China has been delayed.
Nvidia accused of violating anti-monopoly law
China accuses Nvidia of anti-monopoly breaches in 2020.
A potential breakthrough in US-China TikTok discussions
Trump indicates a breakthrough in US-China TikTok talks is forthcoming.
South Korea wants to keep pace with U.S. and China tech initiatives
South Korea expands AI and tech initiative funds to $108B.
U.S. removes TSMC’s ability to freely ship supplies to China
U.S. revokes TSMC waiver to distribute chip supplies to China.
Apple encourages suppliers to boost automation
Apple explains to suppliers the need to step up automation.
U.S. considers revoking authorisation on chipmakers in China
US considers clamping down on Intel, SK Hynix, Samsung making chips in China.
Nvidia starts work on upgraded chip offering for China
Nvidia is working on China AI chip to upgrade the current H20 chip.
Trump reportedly wanted 20% of Nvidia’s H20 China sales
Trump reportedly aimed for a 20% Nvidia China chip levy.