Category: International Business and Trade

Assistive TechnologyInternational Business and Trade

Micron Reportedly Exiting China Server Chip Market Following Infrastructure Ban

Micron Technology is reportedly withdrawing from China’s server chip market following a 2023 government ban on its products in critical infrastructure. The decision comes amid escalating U.S.-China tech tensions and has benefited competitors including Samsung and Chinese domestic firms.

U.S. Chipmaker Exits Key Chinese Market Segment

Micron Technology plans to cease supplying server chips to data centers in China after the business failed to recover from a 2023 government ban on its products in critical Chinese infrastructure, according to reports from Reuters sources. The decision marks a significant shift for the American memory chip manufacturer in the world’s second-largest economy.

by Darren Holt
Energy PolicyInternational Business and Trade

UK Government Advances Diplomatic Engagement with China Amid Security Controversies

Multiple UK ministers are preparing for diplomatic visits to Beijing despite recent controversy surrounding a collapsed espionage case. The planned engagements represent continued efforts to reset UK-China relations through education, science, and security dialogues.

High-Level Diplomatic Missions Proceed Despite Security Concerns

According to reports, the UK government is moving forward with multiple high-level ministerial visits to China before year-end as part of its strategic approach to bilateral relations. Sources indicate these planned engagements continue despite recent controversy surrounding the collapse of an espionage trial that had raised security concerns.

by Natalie Brooks
Assistive TechnologyInternational Business and Trade

Tech Giants Accelerate Supply Chain Diversification Away From China Amid Trade Tensions

Major technology firms are actively reducing their reliance on Chinese manufacturing for critical products and infrastructure. According to supply chain sources, these moves come as U.S.-China trade relations remain strained.

Supply Chain Shifts Accelerate

Technology giants Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, and Google are intensifying efforts to move product manufacturing and data center component production outside of China, according to reports from Nikkei citing supply chain sources. The shifts come as geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and China continue to influence global trade patterns, with companies seeking to diversify their manufacturing footprints across other Asian markets.

by Darren Holt