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Telecom equipment maker falls foul of Washington again, after failing to follow through on agreement to discipline employees who sold products to Iran in violation of U.S. sanctions.
ZTE Hit by 7-Year U.S. Ban on Tech Exports
Telecom equipment company is accused of making false statements in last year’s settlement for violating U.S. sanction laws

Zte Corporation’s Net Profit Dropped 9.6% in 2024
Revenue declined 2.4% year-on-year

Cover Story Follow-up | The Race for Semiconductor Talent
The global semiconductor industry is projected to grow significantly, with market size expected to hit $1 trillion by 2030, indicating a doubling from current levels. The semiconductor industry faces a global talent shortage, with regions like the U.S. and China struggling to fill roles, exacerbated by geopolitical factors. Countries and companies are collaborating with academia to address the talent gap, implementing programs like the U.S. CHIPS Act and Malaysia's Semiconductor Strategy.

In Depth: Chasing Chip Talent to Keep the Boom Alive
Global semiconductor companies are teaming up with universities to ensure they continue to get the expertise they need to drive the industry

Daily Tech Roundup: Germany to Cut Huawei From 5G Network, Future of AI-Powered Learning Gadgets in China
Low-altitude economy receives rare show of support from Chinese military, AI yet to impact China’s music business

Germany to Cut Huawei From 5G Core Network by End-2026
Interior minister says, ‘We are protecting the central nervous systems of Germany as a business location’

Charts of the Day: China’s Growing 5G Business Opportunities
Adoption of the mobile network standard will reach 88% by 2030, offering companies many new ways to make money, particularly the big Chinese telecoms, industry group says

China, Australia Agree to Boost Engagement in Trade, Energy
In yet another sign of improving relations, both sides also agreed to strengthen engagement in areas such as political dialogue and climate change

Zte Corporation’s Net Profit Rose 15.9% in First Three Quarters of 2023
Revenue declined 3.4% year-on-year

Zte Corporation’s Net Profit Rose 18.6% in First Half of 2023
Revenue grew 1.5% year-on-year

Importing Laptops Into India Will Now Require a Permit
It is India’s latest move aimed at curbing Chinese imports while boosting local manufacture

Cover Story: China Looks to Saudi Arabia Amid Shifting Sands in U.S. Economic Ties
A recent flurry of political and business exchanges represents Beijing’s highest-level diplomatic engagement with Arab nations since the founding of the People’s Republic of China

Tech Insider: Alibaba’s Surprise CEO Shake-Up, Kuaishou and Taobao Score With Messi
Li Auto preps launch of city assisted-driving system, EU toughens stance on Huawei as China tensions rise

EU Takes Tougher Stance on Huawei as China Tensions Rise
European Commission urges member nations to phase out China’s Huawei and ZTE as telecom equipment suppliers and bans them from its own systems

Zte Corporation’s Net Profit Rose 28.5% in First Quarter of 2023
Revenue grew 4.3% year-on-year