The Biden administration said on Monday it launched an investigation into China's semiconductor sector, which officials claim threatens U.S. national security. Why it matters: It is a first step toward possible measures,

The Biden administration announced on Monday a last-minute trade investigation into older Chinese-made "legacy" semiconductors that could heap more U.S. tariffs on chips from China that power everyday goods from autos to washing machines to telecoms gear.

The White House on Monday launched a new probe into China’s semiconductor industry as the Biden administration continues to take more aggressive action against Chinese technology out of

The US Trade Representative’s office said it had launched an investigation into “China’s acts, policies and practices related to targeting of the semiconductor industry for dominance”. The probe would be conducted under Section 301 of the US Trade Act.

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 me

The Chinese government is protesting the latest American announcements of military sales and assistance to Taiwan, warning the United States that it is “playing with fire.”

China criticised new U.S. military aid to Taiwan on Sunday, saying the $571 million package seriously violates the "one China principle" and provisions of joint communiques between China and the U.S.