Semiconductors

UK Blocks Hong Kong Takeover of Chip Parts Firm – Guardian

 

The UK government has blocked a Hong Kong firm from acquiring a British semiconductor parts supplier due to national security concerns, according to a report by The Guardian.

The decision to stop Super Orange HK from buying out the Bristol-based Pulsic is Britain’s latest move to protect its technological edge from Chinese ownership, the report said.

Read the full report: The Guardian.

 

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UK Business Shunning China as International Tensions Grow

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Alfie Habershon

Alfie is a Reporter at Asia Financial. He previously lived in Mumbai reporting on India's economy and healthcare for data journalism initiative IndiaSpend, as well as having worked for London based Tortoise Media.

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