• Salty Typhoons, AI Chips, and a Sino-American Showdown: The Tech War Heats Up!

  • Dec 13 2024
  • Length: 3 mins
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Salty Typhoons, AI Chips, and a Sino-American Showdown: The Tech War Heats Up!

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  • This is your Beijing Bytes: US-China Tech War Updates podcast.

    Hey there, I'm Ting, and welcome to Beijing Bytes, your go-to source for the latest on the US-China tech war. Let's dive right in.

    Over the past two weeks, we've seen some major developments that are heating up the competition between these two tech giants. First off, cybersecurity incidents have been making headlines. The FBI just revealed that a China-linked threat group, known as Salt Typhoon, has been infiltrating US telecom networks, stealing a massive amount of data, including private communications of targeted individuals involved in government or political activities[3]. This is a big deal, folks, and it's clear that China's cyber espionage efforts are getting more sophisticated.

    But the US isn't taking this lying down. The Biden administration has imposed new restrictions on China's access to vital components for AI chips, which has provoked Beijing into showcasing its own tools for a potential trade war[2]. President Xi Jinping has opened a probe into Nvidia Corp. and banned the export of several rare materials with military applications. This is a classic tit-for-tat move, and it's clear that both sides are gearing up for a long fight.

    In terms of policy changes, the US has been tightening its export controls on China, particularly when it comes to AI technologies. The latest update bans the sale of high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips to China, which is a key component for leading-edge GPUs[4]. This move is designed to keep China at least two generations behind the curve in AI development.

    But here's the thing: China's not going down without a fight. Beijing has been working to develop its own indigenous chip industry, and it's making some serious strides. Companies like Huawei are still dependent on foreign suppliers, but they're getting closer to mastering key technologies like HBM2E.

    So what does this all mean? Well, for one, it's clear that the US-China tech war is heating up, and it's going to have some serious implications for both nations. As Claus Soong noted, Taiwan's new president is even countering Beijing's "one China" narrative with a bold new approach, which could further complicate the situation[1].

    In terms of industry impacts, we're already seeing some major players getting caught in the crossfire. Nvidia Corp. is facing a probe in China, and companies like Huawei are struggling to access key components. This is going to have some serious ripple effects throughout the global supply chain.

    So what's next? Well, it's clear that both sides are digging in for a long fight. The US is going to keep tightening its export controls, and China is going to keep pushing to develop its own indigenous chip industry. As Grzegorz Stec and Helena Legarda noted, Europe's resilience vis-à-vis China is going to be a key factor in this conflict[1].

    That's all for now, folks. Stay tuned for more updates on the US-China tech war, and remember: in the world of cybersecurity, you're only as strong as your weakest link.

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