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technology-international-relations1 year ago

"Red Sea Internet Cable Cuts Disrupt Global Connectivity"

Several undersea communications cables in the Red Sea have been cut, affecting 25% of data traffic between Asia and Europe, with the cause still unclear. Hong Kong-based HGC Global Communications has rerouted traffic after four of the 15 cables were severed, while the US is investigating whether the cables were deliberately cut or snagged by an anchor. The Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen has been accused of sabotaging the cables, but they deny targeting them and blame US and British military strikes. HGC has taken measures to mitigate disruptions for its clients, and the US military's Central Command reported that the Houthis fired missiles at a ship in the Gulf of Aden.

technology-international-relations2 years ago

"Rising Tensions: The Future of China's Chip Industry Amid US Restrictions and Domestic Growth"

Analysts predict that China may face more semiconductor export restrictions from the US and other Western countries in 2024, following previous curbs on advanced chip technology. The US and the Netherlands have tightened export controls on semiconductor equipment and advanced chips to contain China's technological advancement, citing concerns about Beijing's military and AI applications. China has criticized these restrictions and is striving for self-reliance in chip production, as it faces challenges in accessing advanced chipmaking tools and components from foreign firms.