Tech Giants Face Scrutiny Over Supply Chains, Hacks, and Restrictions

SK hynix exec denies selling memory chips to Chinese tech giant Huawei for its controversial new phone. Claims investigation needed into source of DRAM in phone.
Hong Kong crypto exchange CoinEx suspends transactions after detecting $53M hack, which may be attributed to North Korea.
Singapore bans founders of collapsed crypto firm Three Arrows Capital for 9 years over false info and lack of risk management.
China reportedly bans government offices and state-owned companies from buying iPhones, extending existing restrictions.
India's Infosys signs $1.5B, 15-year deal with global customer incorporating AI solutions.

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Huawei is building secret network for chips, trade group warns - Bloomberg News

Chinese tech giant Huawei is reportedly building secret semiconductor-fabrication facilities in China to evade U.S. sanctions, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association, which claims that Huawei has acquired existing plants and is constructing three others using state funding.

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

China has defied US-led export restrictions by producing a 5G smartphone, Huawei's Mate 60 Pro, using an advanced silicon chip made by Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC), indicating progress in China's efforts to build a domestic chip ecosystem.

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

China's Huawei Technologies' development of an advanced chip for its latest smartphone demonstrates the country's determination to fight back against U.S. sanctions, but the efforts are costly and may lead to tighter restrictions from Washington, according to analysts.

9/6/2023

Huawei Launches 5G Smartphone Despite US Chipmaking Sanctions, Showcasing China's Tech Independence

Huawei has announced the 5G Mate 60 smartphone, defying US sanctions and showcasing China's advances in semiconductor design, potentially allowing the brand to regain its position in the best camera phone rankings by 2023.

9/13/2023

China Denies Banning Apple iPhones, Says it Treats Foreign Tech Firms Equally

China's foreign ministry denies reports of a ban on using foreign phone brands, such as Apple's iPhones, but acknowledges concerns about security incidents related to Apple's phones.

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Posted 9/18/2023, 1:30:00 AM

Tech Giants Face Scrutiny Over Supply Chains, Hacks, and Restrictions

SK hynix exec denies selling memory chips to Chinese tech giant Huawei for its controversial new phone. Claims investigation needed into source of DRAM in phone.
Hong Kong crypto exchange CoinEx suspends transactions after detecting $53M hack, which may be attributed to North Korea.
Singapore bans founders of collapsed crypto firm Three Arrows Capital for 9 years over false info and lack of risk management.
China reportedly bans government offices and state-owned companies from buying iPhones, extending existing restrictions.
India's Infosys signs $1.5B, 15-year deal with global customer incorporating AI solutions.

theregister.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/23/2023

Huawei is building secret network for chips, trade group warns - Bloomberg News

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

Huawei Launches 5G Smartphone Despite US Chipmaking Sanctions, Showcasing China's Tech Independence

9/13/2023

China Denies Banning Apple iPhones, Says it Treats Foreign Tech Firms Equally

China's foreign ministry denies reports of a ban on using foreign phone brands, such as Apple's iPhones, but acknowledges concerns about security incidents related to Apple's phones.