The Biden administration is exploring whether it can mount a campaign against Chinese tech giants like Alibaba and Huawei, potentially fueling tensions with Beijing.
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Blinken Visit Reveals Chasm in How U.S. and China Perceive Rivalry
Xi Jinping and nationalistic Chinese see recent U.S. actions as an effort to contain another superpower rather than compete with it — and they’re pushing back.
Biden Team to Counter Tech Espionage Unveils Cases Involving China and Russia
A new division set up by the government to pursue sanctions evasion and technology espionage announced arrests of individuals with ties to foreign governments.
How the U.S. Came to Use NSO Spyware It Was Trying to Kill
The Biden administration has been trying to choke off use of hacking tools made by the Israeli firm NSO. It turns out that not every part of the government has gotten the message.
Biden’s Semiconductor Plan Bets on Federal Aid to Change Corporate Behavior
The administration says the conditions it has attached to $40 billion in new subsidies will help U.S. semiconductor makers compete globally. Some economists disagree.
U.S. Courts India as Technology Partner to Counter China
American and Indian officials are working toward new partnerships in defense technology, advanced telecom and semiconductors.
US Cracks Down on Chinese Companies for Security Concerns
The Biden administration placed severe restrictions on trade with dozens of Chinese entities, its latest step in a campaign to curtail access to technology with military applications.
Biden’s ‘Made in America’ Policies Anger Key Allies
The president’s plans to bolster America’s electric vehicle and battery production have opened a rift in relationships in Asia and Europe.
U.S. Said to Plan New Limits on China’s A.I. and Supercomputing Firms
The new rules could be the most sweeping action taken yet by the Biden administration to thwart China’s access to American technology that powers data centers and supercomputers.
Biden Calls on World to Punish Russia for Attempt to Annex Ukrainian Land
The U.S. imposed new sanctions on Russian officials and companies, and penalized foreign businesses aiding the Russian military. But officials are holding back on energy sanctions.