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High inflation, semiconductor chip shortage, and supply-chain bottlenecks have caused substantial challenges for electric vehicle (EV) makers this year. Moreover, the industry continues to battle production issues despite the increased demand. Given the headwinds, we think it may be prudent to avoid fundamentally-weak EV stocks Rivian Automotive (RIVN), NIO Inc.…

U.S.-listed Chinese stocks tumbled on Monday after the U.S. Department of Commerce announced a new set of rules restricting the sale of advanced computing semiconductors or related manufacturing equipment to China.

Despite demand shock hitting the chip industry amid growing recession fears, continued digitalization and easing of supply shortage should drive the industry’s long-term growth. Therefore, fundamentally sound chip stocks FormFactor (FORM), Photronics (PLAB), and Everspin Technologies (MRAM) could be ideal investments at their discounted valuations. However, it could be wise…

The Biden administration’s new restrictions on technology exports to China could undercut the country’s ability to develop wide swaths of its economy, from semiconductors and supercomputers to surveillance systems and advanced weapons.

Stock prices of companies like Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. and Hua Hong Semiconductor fell sharply on Monday, after the Biden administration introduced new export controls, including a measure to cut China off from chips made anywhere in the world with US equipment. This is part of a push from Washington…

War between Taiwan and China is "absolutely not an option", Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Monday, as she reiterated her willingness to talk to Beijing and also pledged to boost the island's defenses including with precision missiles. Democratic Taiwan, which China claims as its territory, has come under increasing…

TAIPEI: War between Taiwan and China is "absolutely not an option", Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Monday, as she reiterated her willingness to talk to Beijing and also pledged to boost the island's defences including with precision missiles.

China criticized expanded U.S. restrictions on its access to semiconductor technology, saying they’ll harm supply chains and the world economy.

China has criticized the latest U.S. decision to tighten export controls that would make it harder for China to obtain and manufacture advanced computing chips, calling it a violation of international economic and trade rules that will “isolate and backfire” on the U.S. The Foreign Ministry spokesperson accused the U.S.…

PRC uses items and capabilities to produce advanced military systems and commit human rights abuses, a Biden administration agency states.

The Biden administration announced new restrictions on China’s access to U.S. semiconductor technology, escalating tensions between the two countries and adding fresh complications to an industry reeling from a slump in demand.