CHINA TECHNOLOGY
All about China's CE-25A electric aircraft that can fly at 300 kmph and just completed its maiden piloted flight
China's CE-25A electric commercial aircraft carried out its maiden piloted flight in Binzhou, Shandong province. The aircraft is designed for short-distance travel and can carry up to 19 passengers. Developed by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, it plans to increase regional connectivity. The aircraft successfully met all performance indicators during the test flight with two pilots onboard.
Nvidia scandal just the tip of the iceberg? How China's spy machine plays a bigger game
The exit of Jensen Huang from Nvidia stems from serious allegations surrounding an extramarital affair linked to potential Chinese intelligence ties. This issue has evolved from a corporate scandal to a national security threat, sparking probes.
As Trump prepares to meet Xi, the Nvidia controversy threatens to complicate the AI truce
Jensen Huang, the former CEO of Nvidia, is involved in a scandal concerning a suspected Chinese spy. This affair heightens existing tensions between the U.S. and China over technology exports, particularly in artificial intelligence. Lawmakers are now demanding stricter controls on advanced AI chip sales amid security concerns. The situation may impact ongoing discussions about AI safety between the nations.
Jensen Huang exit and US scrutiny imperil $3 billion in Chinese AI projects reliant on Nvidia
The projects, stretching from China's wealthy coastal technology hubs to remote western provinces, reveal the scale of continuing demand for Nvidia hardware even as Washington seeks to curb Beijing's access to the technology powering the global artificial-intelligence boom.
Huang's China affair may fix Howard Lutnick, the man who wanted to fix India
Howard Lutnick faces a precarious future as the US commerce secretary, as divergent policies surrounding AI chip sales come into play. With Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pointing fingers at Lutnick for delays in sanctioning the China-affiliated Megaspeed, things heat up. Complicating matters further, President Trump had previously endorsed specific chip sales to China, raising national security alarms.
Silicon Valley brought back Sam Altman. Will it bring back Huang too?
Nvidia employees and prominent Silicon Valley leaders are calling for Jensen Huang's return following his departure, raising concerns about the future of the world's leading AI chipmaker and its role in America's technology race with China.
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Billions in Nvidia chips, empty offices: The mystery of Megaspeed and Alice Huang, the alleged Chinese spy linked to Jensen Huang
Alice Huang, under investigation for espionage, is said to have associations with Megaspeed, a rising player in Nvidia chip dealings. The company has drawn attention for its financial growth over the past year, yet its ties to Chinese tech giants like Alibaba have raised red flags. Due to uncertain details about her links to Megaspeed, Huang has faced travel constraints, spotlighting serious issues regarding export laws and technology transfers.
Chinese company linked to Alice Huang obtained banned Nvidia chips: Bloomberg
Alice Huang is at the center of a significant controversy involving Nvidia, with allegations of her facilitating the procurement of prohibited AI chips. Reports suggest that Shanghai Longteng Intelligent Computing may have sourced Nvidia H800 chips through Aperia Cloud Services. Meanwhile, the former CEO of Nvidia, Jensen Huang, has stepped down amid various personal issues, intensifying scrutiny.
Jensen Huang exit and US scrutiny imperil $3 billion in Chinese AI projects reliant on Nvidia
Despite US export restrictions impacting Nvidia, demand for its processors in China persists across numerous projects. Reports indicate over $3 billion in Chinese projects are centered around Nvidia's restricted chips. While the company claims it is excluded from the market, investigations reveal ongoing procurement from various sectors.
Chinese AI stocks, hardware suppliers slide as Nvidia CEO exit fuels US-China chip fears
Chinese AI and semiconductor stocks decline amid concerns over Nvidia leadership changes and tighter US chip export restrictions. Fears of disrupted technology access intensify pressure on AI developers and hardware suppliers, while domestic chipmakers gain.
Hormones guiding history? Even with Jensen Huang resigning from Nvidia, the chip landscape will be irrevocably changed
The article argues that allegations of Chinese espionage involving former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang need to be examined for their wider political, military and technological implications. It questions whether the Trump administration will fully investigate the matter, given Huang’s reported political connections and the risk of straining ties with China, which controls over 80% of processed rare earth supplies.
Five facts about APEC with Trump, Putin and Xi set to attend
A summit featuring leaders from the US, China, and Russia is scheduled for next week in Shenzhen. This event marks the third time China hosts the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting since 2001. Many key global issues including trade, energy security, and geopolitical tensions will likely be discussed. Attendances include notable leaders from Australia, Canada, and several Asian nations, while Taiwan will send its envoy.
Trump backed Jensen Huang until the end, urged Nvidia chief to fight for his job before exit: Report
Donald Trump called Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to urge him to maintain his position amid an espionage scandal. Trump remained a prominent supporter of Huang despite warnings about his alleged relationship with a Chinese citizen. The president viewed Nvidia as essential to the US economy and feared the impact of Huang's removal. Huang's influence shaped Trump's approach to semiconductor exports to China.
The man in the leather jacket is gone, but new risk haunts AI firms
Jensen Huang abruptly resigned as Nvidia CEO after 33 years following reports of extramarital affairs, including one with a suspected Chinese intelligence asset. CFO Colette Kress is interim CEO. Huang’s exit exposes severe "key person risk" and geopolitical vulnerabilities across the AI industry, highlighting the dangers of concentrating sensitive technological knowledge, political influence, and leadership in single founders.
China urges US to stop 'fabricating' spy narrative over Nvidia
China's Foreign Ministry has called on the United States to stop fabricating stories about espionage related to Jensen Huang. The spokesperson affirmed that China's technological growth stems from its own innovations and cooperative initiatives. They highlighted China's openness to collaborate with the US on fulfilling commitments made by both nations' leaders.
Chinese AI firms rush to secure Nvidia chip capacity as spy scandal stirs fear of US curbs
Chinese artificial intelligence companies are actively seeking to rent Nvidia-powered computing capacity from overseas data centres. They are motivated by fears of stricter US export controls and political controversies surrounding Nvidia's CEO. Major cloud providers and smaller AI labs are exploring international options to maintain access to advanced processors.
China’s army-linked university was served Nvidia chips despite US sanctions
A Chinese university with close links to the country's military has purchased two of Nvidia's powerful H200 AI chips despite being on the US export blacklist, according to procurement records reviewed by Reuters. The findings raise fresh concerns over gaps in Washington's export restrictions and China's access to advanced American technology through domestic suppliers. Other Chinese universities and research institutions have also reportedly obtained restricted Nvidia chips or rented computing capacity powered by them.
Dragon's Army-linked university was served Nvidia chips despite US sanctions
The findings come as Nvidia and its CEO Jensen Huang face mounting scrutiny in Washington over his lobbying for looser restrictions on sales of AI chips to China, following reports alleging he was targeted by a Chinese spy.
China is building inside Europe's trade walls, deepening its grip on critical industries
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US and China should stay clear-eyed on AI cooperation and competition, Scott Bessent says
The United States and China should harbor no illusions about their differences on artificial intelligence as they navigate cooperation to mitigate the technology's risks while competing for AI supremacy, US Treasury Secretary Scott
'I really believe him': Trump backs Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang amid China spy scandal, $7.5 billion chip shipment claims and lawsuit
Donald Trump has publicly supported Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, who faces scrutiny over alleged connections to Chinese intelligence. Lawmakers from both political parties have raised concerns about national security implications related to Nvidia's technology exports. Nvidia's board is investigating the allegations while Huang faces shareholder lawsuits regarding disclosure failures. The controversy has affected Nvidia's stock value and prompted discussions on future semiconductor export policies.
“Jensen is Nvidia,” says one analyst: Why the $4.5 trillion AI giant’s filings never name CEO Huang as a key risk, despite having no clear successor
Nvidia has a problem that goes beyond its latest stock-market decline. The company is worth about $4.5 trillion, leads the global AI chip industry and sits at the centre of the technology boom. Yet its future is closely tied to one person; CEO Jensen Huang. There is no clear successor, and the company’s financial filings do not identify Huang individually as a key-person risk.
China's trade surplus surpasses $1 trillion for a 2nd straight year, as exports surge 35%
Exports in October surged 35.2% from a year earlier, the customs agency said. Exports have grown rapidly this year, supported by high-tech goods like semiconductors and autos.
Still possible chipmaker Nexperia could reunite with Chinese operations, CEO says
If the split becomes permanent, however, Nexperia's Chinese parent Wingtech Technology should be compensated, interim CEO Stefan Tilger said in an interview on the sidelines of the electronica 2026 conference in Munich.
US-China AI race could face financial setbacks, mass layoffs over next three years: Report
The report highlighted, the global artificial intelligence (AI) race is increasingly becoming a contest between China's state-led approach and the US market-driven model.
China’s high-tech ports push raises global trade ambitions, sparks security concerns
China is expanding its global maritime influence through AI-powered automated ports, smart shipping technologies and digital infrastructure. While these innovations promise greater efficiency, Western governments fear growing dependence on Chinese systems could create security vulnerabilities, geopolitical leverage and risks to critical global supply chains and international trade networks
Moonshot AI rents Nvidia’s top AI chips in China, documents show
Documents indicate that Moonshot AI possibly accessed advanced Nvidia chips despite US export restrictions and related investigations. The servers were reportedly rented from Super Micro Computer Inc. with significant financial backing from Lingmeixin Technology Co.
China, Hong Kong stocks rise as AI shares rally, oil prices slide
Chinese and Hong Kong stocks edged higher as a rally in global technology shares and falling oil prices lifted sentiment. AI-linked stocks led gains, while energy shares declined amid a broader regional market rebound.
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