Recent years have seen an unprecedented democratisation of technology. Driven by the falling cost of computing power and increased productivity, artificial intelligence has come out of the labs straight to our desks. Looking at the pace of innovation overseas or…
When Chinese state-owned defence giant Norinco unveiled the P60, an autonomous combat support vehicle, in February, the key element was not the armour, but its decision-making system. Capable of autonomous operations at 50 km/h, the vehicle was powered by a…
Today’s technological revolution has an epicentre, and that is undoubtedly artificial intelligence. It is not just another innovation; it is a fundamental force transforming the global economy, military strategy and social fabric. In this new era, marked by an unprecedented…
The European Union is entering a new phase of thinking about economic security. At a meeting of ministers in Denmark, which holds the rotating presidency, there was a proposal to impose additional conditions on Chinese investment in Europe – including…
Tim Cook returns to Beijing with a clear message: Apple does not intend to abandon China as a strategic market and technology base. In a meeting with Industry Minister Li Lecheng, the Apple boss declared the “opening of a new…
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is increasing pressure on Chinese electronics manufacturers. As reported by FCC chairman Brendan Carr, the largest e-commerce platforms in the US have already removed several million listings of devices deemed not permitted – from…
Cryptocurrency markets proved once again that they do not live in a vacuum. Bitcoinlplunged more than 8 per cent on Friday, slipping to around $105,000, after US President Donald Trump announced a doubling of tariffs on Chinese exports – up…
Donald Trump’ s decision to impose 100 per cent tariffs on Chinese goods and impose export controls on ‘all critical software’ from 1 November is not just another move in the trade war. It signals that Trump’s possible return to…
Chinese authorities are beginning to limit the role of European telecoms equipment suppliers Nokia and Ericsson in state networks, changing the rules of the game for operators and equipment manufacturers. According to reports, the contracts of these companies must now…
This week, China is launching a new visa programme, labelled the K visa, at a strategic moment when the US is tightening its immigration policy for professionals. The step is seen as a deliberate attempt to tip the scales in…
Beijing has launched an anti-trust investigation against Nvidia, marking another installment in its escalating technology conflict with Washington. The timing of the decision announcement – coinciding with trade talks – suggests that the chip dispute is becoming a key pressure…
Washington’s decision to revoke its licence to export US semiconductor manufacturing equipment has shocked the market and led to declines in the shares of South Korean giants. The new regulations directly hit the Chinese operations of Samsung Electronics and SK…
Russian state-owned arms factory Biysk Oleum (BOZ) has acquired advanced production automation equipment from Siemens, despite the sanctions in place. Information disclosed by Reuters indicates that there is a complex supply chain to circumvent international technology restrictions. A Kaliningrad-based intermediary,…
China’s cybersecurity regulator (CAC) has summoned Nvidia for talks on the H20 chip, raising concerns about its security. It is a new chapter in the technology rivalry that puts the US giant in a complicated position. Beijing is demanding explanations…
Washington is setting its sights on dramatically accelerating the development of artificial intelligence through extensive deregulation, infrastructure strengthening and strategic technology exports. The new ‘AI Roadmap’ is a roadmap to ensure global hegemony for the US in a key future…
After three years of rapid expansion of its digital infrastructure, China is taking steps to clean up its rapidly growing data centre market. The central government is currently conducting a nationwide assessment of the sector, which aims to curb excess…
A new report from the Financial Times sheds light on the illegal market for artificial intelligence chips that has sprung up despite US export restrictions. According to sources, more than one billion dollars’ worth of advanced Nvidia processors were smuggled…
Despite the piling up of trade barriers, export restrictions and geopolitical tensions that constantly threaten to disrupt the US-China relationship, one thing remains constant: the Chinese market is and remains a key part of the strategy of many US technology…
Nvidia, the world’s most valuable company, is returning to the Chinese market with its AI H20 chip – despite US export restrictions. This move not only brings the company back billions of dollars in potential revenue, but also shows how…
When Nvidia broke through the historic $4 trillion market capitalisation threshold, the world focused on titles like ‘world’s most valuable company’. But the real question is: what does this moment say about the balance of power in technology – and…
At the centre of a high-profile investigation in Singapore were advanced servers supplied by US companies – Dell Technologies and Super Micro Computer – that may have contained Nvidia chips banned for export. The case sheds new light on the…