Starlink gets Chinese rival on satellite expansion
China has taken a significant step in its quest to develop a near-global internet network to rival SpaceX's Starlink, with the launch of the first batch of satellites for its…
US revokes China-bound export licenses to Intel and Qualcomm
In another counteroffensive in its war with China, the United States government has announced the revocation of export licenses previously granted to semiconductor giants Intel and Qualcomm for sales to…
FCC bans Chinese companies from broadband services
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has banned Chinese carriers from offering broadband services in the United States. Citing national security concerns, the US telecommunications regulator has China Telecom and China…
China Telecom unveils Chinese-made supercomputer for AI Training in Wuhan
China Telecom has reportedly unveiled a supercomputer dedicated to AI training, utilizing entirely Chinese-made components and technology. The machine, located in Wuhan at the Central Intelligent Computing Center, is said…
Defying US pressure, China ramps up chipmaking machinery imports by 14% in 2023, spends $40b
In a bid to circumvent US-led restrictions on its semiconductor industry, China significantly increased its imports of chipmaking equipment in 2023, spending up to $40 billion, according to a Bloomberg…
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Chinese state telecom carriers seek new growth via cloud services
HONG KONG -- As the fervor over 5G gradually recedes, the three Chinese state-owned telecom operators are seeking new revenue sources beyond traditional telecommunications, including cloud services."We have made it…