Nvidia H200 Chip Production Halted by China Ban
Chinese customs authorities blocked Nvidia's H200 AI chips, forcing suppliers to pause production. Over 1 million orders from Chinese clients are now in limbo.
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Nvidia H200 Chip Blocked in China, Suppliers Pause Production
Chinese customs officials unexpectedly blocked shipments of Nvidia's flagship H200 AI processors, forcing suppliers to pause production and jeopardizing over 1 million orders from Chinese clients.
Apple Struggles in Korea as Memory Chip Prices Skyrocket
Apple executives camp in South Korea, desperate for memory chip deals. But with prices up 300% and AI demand surging, their efforts may be in vain. Read the full story.
China AI Leaders See Less Than 20% Chance to Beat US
Top Chinese tech executives from Alibaba, Tencent, and Zhipu AI warn the gap with US AI leaders like OpenAI is widening, citing resource constraints and US chip bans. Read their candid assessment.
Trump vs China: Battle for Influence in Latin America
US President Trump's aggressive strategy in Venezuela and beyond aims to break China's deep economic grip on Latin America, built on massive loans and trade exceeding $500 billion. Will it work?
Samsung Profit Jumps 3-Fold, AI Drives Semiconductor Recovery
Samsung Electronics reports a staggering 3-fold jump in Q1 profit to $4.8 billion, fueled by the AI boom and a rebound in chip prices. Read how AI is reshaping tech fortunes.
Samsung Q4 profit triples to record $13.8 bn on AI chip demand
Samsung Electronics forecasts a record quarterly operating profit of 20 trillion won, nearly triple from last year, driven by soaring AI memory chip prices. Read more on the global chipmaker race.
China Hacked Email Systems of US Congressional Staff
A new report states China breached email systems used by staffers of key US House committees, including those focused on China, foreign affairs, and intelligence. Read the full details.
Nvidia's Huang Admires DeepSeek After Historic Market Crash
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang applauds Chinese AI startup DeepSeek for activating global open-source AI shift, despite its model wiping $593 billion from Nvidia's value in a day. Discover the full story.
Maduro's Fall Hits China's Venezuela Investments, Raises Taiwan Question
The US capture of Venezuela's Maduro jeopardises billions in Chinese oil & mineral deals. Analysts debate if this bold move deters or emboldens Beijing's Taiwan ambitions. Full analysis inside.
China Demands Release of Venezuela's Maduro After US Capture
China demands US release Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, condemning the capture as a violation of international law and a major setback for Beijing's strategic interests in Latin America.
Apple 2026 iPhones May Get Costly Due to 2nm Chip Price Surge
Apple's 2026 iPhones, including the iPhone 18 Pro and Fold, could see major price hikes as TSMC's 2nm chip manufacturing costs skyrocket. Will Apple absorb the cost or pass it to consumers?
China Taxes Condoms to Reverse Population Decline
China imposes a 13% VAT on condoms and contraceptive pills, ending a three-decade exemption. This policy shift aims to counter a deepening demographic crisis as births hit record lows. Read the full analysis.
Xi: US Chip Curbs Fail to Slow China's AI Ambitions
Chinese President Xi Jinping declares US chip restrictions have backfired, fueling China's AI and semiconductor breakthroughs. Global investors now bet big on Chinese tech independence. Read the full analysis.
Jaishankar Warns China Over Harassment of Indian Citizens
India firmly counters China's harassment of Indian nationals at airports. EAM Jaishankar asserts Arunachal Pradesh's integral status. India lodges formal protests over detentions.
China's Contraceptive Tax: Limits of Pro-Birth Policies
China introduces a new 'contraceptive tax' to boost birth rates. We explain the policy's details, its economic logic, and why experts doubt its effectiveness. Read more.
China Scraps Tax on Condoms to Boost Births
China removes taxes on condoms and contraceptive drugs in a major policy shift to address its declining population. Learn how decades of the one-child policy led to this reversal.
China-Dutch Chip Row Escalates, Threatens Global Supply Chain
China urges the Netherlands to reverse its intervention in chipmaker Nexperia, warning of a global semiconductor supply chain crisis. Read the full details and potential impact.
US Grants TSMC Licence for China Plant, 2nm Chips Roll Out
The US has granted TSMC a licence to import chip-making tools to its China facility, ensuring operations. Separately, TSMC has begun mass production of advanced 2nm chips, boosting AI and mobile tech. Read the full details.
ByteDance's $14.3B Nvidia AI Chip Budget for 2026
TikTok's parent ByteDance is reportedly budgeting 100B yuan for Nvidia H200 AI chips in 2026, a major jump from 2025. This comes as China pushes for local chip reliance and ByteDance develops custom GPUs.
Xi Jinping: Taiwan Reunification 'Unstoppable' in New Year Speech
In his 2026 New Year address, Chinese President Xi Jinping declared Taiwan reunification inevitable and highlighted a major $170B Brahmaputra dam project. Read the full analysis.
US Gives Samsung, SK Hynix 2026 China Chip License
The US government has approved annual licenses for Samsung and SK Hynix to import chip equipment to China for 2026. This offers temporary relief but ends special waivers, adding new hurdles. Read the full details.
US Lawmakers Flag Security Risks as Firms Fuel China's Chip Industry
US lawmakers warn of national security threats as American and global companies inadvertently bolster China's semiconductor sector. A new report urges stricter export controls. Read more.
China's Week: US Report, Economic Woes, K-Pop Thaw
A deep dive into China's week: US DoD report on Arunachal, sanctions on US firms, falling industrial profits, and the potential return of K-pop. Key developments explained.
Analysis Exposes Deepening Structural Crisis in China's Economy
A new report shatters the illusion of China's economic resilience, revealing a deepening structural crisis driven by debt, property collapse, and demographic decline. What does this mean for global markets? Read the full analysis.
China's Energy Order Sees Major Green Switch
China accelerates its energy transition through major grid reforms and strong endorsement of renewable power. Expert analysis on the implications for global climate goals. Read more.
US Report Details China's Military Aims, Arunachal Claim
The US Pentagon's 2025 report on China highlights expanded 'core interests' including Taiwan and Arunachal Pradesh, PLA's 2027 goals, anti-corruption purges, and tech advancements. Read key insights.
China's Strategic Support for Myanmar Elections Explained
China, a nation without democratic elections, is actively supporting Myanmar's political process. Explore the geopolitical motives behind this surprising stance and its regional implications. Read the full analysis.
Ex-Diplomat on US Response to China's Arunachal Moves
Former Indian Ambassador Mahesh Sachdev analyzes the US's 'interesting' notice of China's tactics in Arunachal Pradesh, highlighting shifting geopolitical dynamics. Read the full analysis.
Indian Travel Vlogger Held in China Over Arunachal Pradesh Comment
Indian travel YouTuber Anant Mittal was detained for 15 hours by Chinese immigration after calling Arunachal Pradesh 'India'. The incident highlights risks for Indians in China. Read the full story.
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