Jefferies analysts predict Apple's shipment volumes to China will see double digits declines in 2024

China's Alibaba and Tencent have reportedly told Nvidia that they will be switching to domestic firms such as Huawei for some advanced chip orders

The new requirements, issued in December, seek to reduce US reliance on China in its electric-vehicle supply chain

The firm, Kharon, provides data to companies on alleged forced labour in the region to help them comply with US laws

The laptop — dubbed the Qingyun L540 — is powered by the Kirin 9006C chip, which uses 5nm process technology, company brochures and the laptop's web listing shows

Big tech firms like Tencent and even smaller and upcoming Chinese AI players are accelerating chip product launches and organising more marketing visits

The state-backed fund is looking to support various elements of the semiconductor supply chain, including “design, equipment, components and raw materials,” state media says

US Commerce Secretary warns chip sector that Washington is set to “transform” its approach to export controls to stop firms like Nvidia from innovating specifically for the Chinese market

A bill requiring US companies to notify federal agencies of investment in Chinese technologies is opposed by a key lawmaker who believes Washington needs to invest more in its rival

News of the delay follows analysts concerns around Nvidia’s plan to introduce three new chips for China, as developing new chips can be highly resource-intensive

While the Chinese president’s US visit didn't do much to ease the weight of Washington's chip sanctions on the world's second-largest economy, it did manage to score several brownie points

Tencent is the second large Chinese technology company to look for domestic alternatives to Nvidia amid tightening US sanctions