Huawei Unveils New Smartphone with Advanced Chip, Fueling Debate on US-China Tech Rivalry

Huawei unveiled Mate 60 Pro smartphone with Kirin 9000s chip, sparking debate on US-China tech rivalry.
Huawei has been developing its own chips since being blacklisted by US in 2020 from accessing American technologies.
Launch of Mate 60 Pro with new Kirin chip is seen as milestone for China's semiconductor prowess.
Industry insiders analyzing if Mate 60 Pro signifies China catching up to or surpassing the US in chip technology.
Huawei's progress on developing advanced chips despite US restrictions has fueled speculation on tech cold war.

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Huawei Unveils New Smartphone with Advanced Chip, Fueling Debate on US-China Tech Rivalry

Huawei unveiled Mate 60 Pro smartphone with Kirin 9000s chip, sparking debate on US-China tech rivalry.
Huawei has been developing its own chips since being blacklisted by US in 2020 from accessing American technologies.
Launch of Mate 60 Pro with new Kirin chip is seen as milestone for China's semiconductor prowess.
Industry insiders analyzing if Mate 60 Pro signifies China catching up to or surpassing the US in chip technology.
Huawei's progress on developing advanced chips despite US restrictions has fueled speculation on tech cold war.

interestingengineering.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/30/2023

Chip stocks rally after Huawei's low-key launch of new Mate 60 Pro phone

9/2/2023

New phone sparks worry China has found a way around U.S. tech limits

9/4/2023

Teardown of Huawei's new phone shows China's chip breakthrough

9/5/2023

Why a new Chinese cell phone is freaking everybody out

9/6/2023

China dodges western 5G chip embargo with new Huawei Mate 60 phone

9/6/2023

Huawei's new chip breakthrough likely to trigger closer US scrutiny, analysts say

9/6/2023

The US government is investigating China's breakthrough smartphone

The US government is seeking more information about the Huawei Mate 60 Pro smartphone, particularly its advanced chip, to determine if American restrictions on semiconductor exports were bypassed.

9/19/2023

Foxconn Offers Higher Wages to Assemble Huawei Phones Amid iPhone Ban in China