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US revokes chip equipment waiver for Samsung, SK Hynix
On August 29, the US Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced it will revoke Validated End-User (VEU) status of Samsung and SK Hynix, along with an Intel subsidiary recently sold to the latter. VEU status will expire 120 days… Read More »

Xi promotes Chinese tech at SCO
Xi wants Asia to run on Chinese tech. At the “Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Plus” meeting in Tianjin on Monday, Xi laid out a vision for diffusing Chinese technology throughout SCO countries. In case you forgot: The SCO is comprised… Read More »

Xi and Putin bro down in Beijing
Sino-Russian ties are growing ever stronger. On Tuesday, Xi sat down for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing. This happens a lot: Xi and Putin have met over 45 times since Xi came to power in late 2012.… Read More »