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Trump-Xi Summit Unlikely to Slow AI Chip Rivalry

The US-China tech rivalry over AI and semiconductors is intensifying ahead of a Trump-Xi summit. Diplomatic progress is unlikely to ease export controls, slow China's chip buildup, or reduce uncertainty for global semiconductor supply chains.

DeepSeek Raises Funds at $10 Billion Valuation

DeepSeek, the Chinese AI lab whose R1 model drew global attention earlier this year, is raising funds at a $10 billion valuation. The raise signals sustained private capital interest in Chinese AI despite U.S.-China chip restrictions and DeepSeek's reported refusal to share its flagship model with U.S. chipmakers for

China Routes Chip Tool Imports Through Southeast Asia

China's imports of semiconductor manufacturing equipment from Southeast Asia have surged, suggesting third-country routing to circumvent U.S.-led export controls on advanced chip tools. The trend exposes equipment suppliers to heightened compliance risk and pressures allied regulators to tighten end-user verification a

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China's DeepSeek is raising funds at $10 billion valuation: Report

DeepSeek, the Chinese AI lab whose R1 model drew global attention earlier this year, is raising funds at a $10 billion valuation. The raise signals sustained private capital interest in Chinese AI despite U.S.-China chip restrictions and DeepSeek's reported refusal to share its flagship model with U.S. chipmakers for

2mo ago · 1 min · Technology

China's surging chip tool imports from Southeast Asia

China's imports of semiconductor manufacturing equipment from Southeast Asia have surged, suggesting third-country routing to circumvent U.S.-led export controls on advanced chip tools. The trend exposes equipment suppliers to heightened compliance risk and pressures allied regulators to tighten end-user verification a

2mo ago · 1 min · Technology

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