American chip equipment makers are cutting off China

American chip equipment makers are cutting off China

As the U.S. continues to strengthen restrictions on advanced technology in China, U.S.-based chip equipment manufacturers are reportedly telling suppliers to find alternatives to Chinese-made components. Chip equipment makers, including California-based Applied Materials (AMAT) and Lam Research (LRCX), have told suppliers they worry risking their vendor status for using certain components supplied by China, the…

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US accuses Russia and China of ‘shamelessly’ shielding North Korea

US accuses Russia and China of ‘shamelessly’ shielding North Korea

The United States on Monday called out Russia and China at the United Nations Security Council for “shamelessly protecting” and emboldening North Korea to further violate UN sanctions as Pyongyang pledged to accelerate building up its “nuclear force”. “Russia and China have shamelessly protected Pyongyang from any reprisal, or even condemnation of its actions,” said…

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Chinese astronauts return safely after six-month mission in space – Deseret News

Chinese astronauts return safely after six-month mission in space – Deseret News

Three Chinese astronauts successfully touched down on Earth after returning home from space. Ye Guangfu, Li Cong and Li Guangsu were on a six month mission aboard China’s Tiangong space station, according to Space.com. During the mission, they conducted tasks such as studying ancient microbiomes, breaking China’s record for the longest spacewalk and installing protective…

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China files complaint at World Trade Organization over EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles

China files complaint at World Trade Organization over EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles

GENEVA (AP) — China has moved forward with a complaint at the World Trade Organization that alleges the European Union has improperly set anti-subsidy tariffs on new Chinese-made electric vehicles. The Chinese diplomatic mission to the WTO said Monday it “strongly opposes” the measures and insisted its move was designed to protect the EV industry…

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Why Is Yum China (YUMC) Stock Soaring Today

Why Is Yum China (YUMC) Stock Soaring Today

Shares of fast-food company Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) jumped 9.1% in the morning session after the company reported strong third-quarter earnings that significantly blew past analysts’ sales and EBITDA estimates. Notably, the same-store sales growth improved on strong contributions from both the KFC and Pizza Hut brands as the company continued to optimize pricing while introducing…

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