China’s government is taking aggressive measures to clean up its social media space by targeting influencers and online mobs, according to a recent Bloomberg article. The government is cracking down on social media influencers who promote excessive consumerism and spread “negative energy” online, as well as online mobs who organize and carry out attacks against […]
According to the leaked files, China’s military has established a dedicated unit, known as the Strategic Support Force, for developing and deploying cyberweapons. The country’s cyberweapons program is highly sophisticated and well-funded, enabling it to pose a significant threat to the United States and other countries with a significant satellite presence. China’s cyberweapons program is […]
The list, released by the Department of Defense, includes well-known Chinese tech companies such as Huawei, China Mobile, and Hikvision, as well as state-owned defense contractors such as Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) and China North Industries Group Corporation (Norinco). According to the Department of Defense, these companies “pose an unacceptable risk to the […]
The Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (HFCAA) was passed by the US Senate in 2020 to address the issue of Chinese companies not complying with US auditing standards. The law requires companies to disclose whether they are owned or controlled by a foreign government and to allow US regulators to review their financial audits. If […]
The US government accused the companies of being involved in human rights violations, including forced labor, arbitrary detention, and torture. The sanctions will freeze any US-based assets the companies have, as well as prevent American individuals and companies from doing business with them. The sanctioned companies include several firms that manufacture solar panels and semiconductors, […]
Researchers at Synacktiv found that the Aeroscope sends data in plain text, making it easy for hackers or anyone with access to the network to intercept and view the information. DJI has responded to the findings, stating that Aeroscope was never designed to be a security solution, and that it is the responsibility of the […]
China has long been reliant on foreign suppliers for the vast majority of its semiconductor needs, but its rapidly growing economy and increasing tech ambitions have made it clear that it needs to develop its own semiconductor capabilities to remain competitive on the global stage. To achieve this, China has been investing heavily in the […]
The blacklisted firms include DJI, the world’s largest drone maker, and Sugon, a major supercomputer manufacturer. The move is part of the ongoing trade tensions between the US and China, which have been intensified by the Biden administration’s focus on national security issues. The US Department of Commerce said that the companies had been added […]
This move comes amid ongoing tensions between the US and China over technology and trade issues. The US government has long been concerned about the security risks posed by Chinese telecom companies, including Huawei and ZTE, which it claims have close ties to the Chinese government. The ban prohibits US companies from exporting telecom devices, […]
Japan’s government announced new regulations in February 2023 that require companies to obtain government approval before exporting certain semiconductor manufacturing equipment to China. The decision came after concerns were raised that some of this equipment was being used to develop China’s military technology. In response, China implemented new regulations in March 2023 that require companies […]
