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US government is getting closer to banning TP-Link routers
The commerce department is considering a ban on TP-Link routers and other products.
China's latest five-year plan aims for technological self-reliance
China plans to further invest in making its technology industry self-reliant and its economy less dependent on exporting.
The FCC wants to expel one of Hong Kong's biggest telecom operators from US networks
The FCC is moving to ban partly Chinese owned telecom company HKT from US networks.
China closes antitrust probe into Google's Android operating system
China is ending its antitrust probe into Google''s Android OS dominance, likely as part of ongoing negotiations with the US over trade.
Trump’s tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China could drive up prices of cars, electronics, fuel, food and more
The White House announced sweeping new tariffs on goods from the US' largest trading partners that are set to go into effect on Tuesday.
China bans Intel and AMD processors in government computers
China has introduced guidelines that bar the the use of US processors from AMD and Intel in government computers and servers.
Newegg just started selling refurbished electronics
Budget electronics retailer Newegg just opened up a program that sells refurbished gadgets. The company promises a wide range of discounted devices, from Apple products to graphics cards.
US bans trade with security firm NSO Group over Pegasus spyware (updated)
The US Commerce Department has banned trade with NSO Group over claims its spyware has been used to attack journalists and activists.
US blacklists Chinese supercomputer organizations over military support
The US Commerce Department has put seven Chinese supercomputer organizations on its Entity List for contributing to China's military.
Xiaomi files court challenge against US ban
Xiaomi has filed a court complaint challenging the US investment ban, arguing that it's unconstitutional and based on false claims.
DJI can no longer buy components from the US for its drones
The Commerce Department said the drone maker 'enabled wide-scale human rights abuses within China.'
US slaps trade restrictions on China's top chipmaker
The US has put limits on exports to China's top chip manufacturer, SMIC, potentially hurting a host of Chinese tech compaines.
US considers blocking deals with China's largest chip maker
The US is considering blacklisting China's largest chip maker, SMIC, in a move that could escalate an ongoing trade war.
China's new AI trade rules could hamper a TikTok sale
China has set new AI export rules that could create serious headaches for TikTok's sale.
US tightens restrictions on Huawei to close trade loopholes
The US is expanding trade restrictions meant to limit Huawei's access to semiconductors.
The USA's latest trade legislation is more bad news for Huawei phones
The US Commerce Department has issued further crushing legislation against Huawei.
US is reportedly investigating ZTE over new bribery allegations
Just when it seemed that Chinese telecom manufacturer ZTE was in the clear, it is once again being investigated by the Justice Department. In March 2017, ZTE agreed to pay $1.19 billion and submit to a three-year probation period as punishment for violating US trade sanctions with Iran and North Korea. That probation period ended Saturday, and now, the Justice Department is reportedly looking into new and separate bribery allegations, sources tell NBC News.
US limits AI exports over fears it will fall into Chinese hands
The US government's concerns about Chinese involvement in tech are leading to significant restrictions on AI. The Commerce Department is instituting a rule on January 6th that will require companies to obtain a license if they want to export certain AI-powered geospatial imagery software to other countries besides Canada. Not surprisingly, officials are worried that the technology (which helps drones and satellites identify objects) might fall into the hands of China and other political challengers.
US will grant Huawei trade ban exemptions 'very shortly'
The Commerce Department's de facto blacklisting of Huawei might loosen slightly in the near future. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross told Bloomberg in an interview that licenses allowing US companies to deal with Huawei would arrive "very shortly." There have been 260 requests, or "more than we would've thought," but Ross cautioned against assuming that the US government would rubber stamp them. Companies should assume they won't get a license, even if the US expects to approve "quite a few" of these exceptions.
Huawei reports increased sales despite US sanctions
Huawei's latest quarterly results show that the Chinese company is doing just fine, despite ongoing trade issues with America. Third-quarter revenue is up 24.4 percent on the same period last year, while the company says it has shipped more than 185 million smartphones in the first three quarters of 2019, up 26 percent year-on-year.

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