US probes China chip industry on 'anticompetitive' concerns

Washington (AFP) Dec 23, 2024

The United States said Monday it is opening an investigation into China's policies for its semiconductor industry, over concerns that Beijing is turning to "extensive anticompetitive and non-market means" to undermine other economies. The probe centers on foundational semiconductors - which go into everything from cars to medical devices - and whether China's actions create burdens for US