US Concerned Over Huawei’s Advanced Chip in New Phone
US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo expressed concern over the presence of an advanced chip in Huawei’s latest smartphone, suggesting that the Chinese telecoms giant may have found a way around US controls on access to cutting-edge semiconductors. The US has been cautious about Chinese advancements in technology due to military concerns and had previously restricted China’s ability to procure advanced chips through export control measures and international persuasion. However, it may be difficult to prevent companies like Huawei from developing their own domestic chip supply chains.