5 result(s) for “semiconductors”
Huawei and Qualcomm announced a multiyear cross license and patent purchase agreement on October 5, 2026. The deal covers 5G, compute, networking and artificial intelligence technologies, and marks a notable commercial rapprochement with implications for Chinese AI infrastructure and chip ecosystems.
Chinese and U.S. officials have agreed in principle to reciprocal tariff relief covering about $30 billion of imports from each country, a tangible outcome from President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington that leaves sensitive technology and soybeans largely off the table. Beijing said the move opens space to rebuild trade ties while both sides will continue negotiations on implementation.
A new IMC initiative, Viksit Tech 47, will identify, promote and award Indian hardware, device and deep tech companies as part of this year’s India Mobile Congress, aiming to close gaps in design, manufacturing and export readiness.
Following President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Washington, Beijing announced a reciprocal tariff reduction worth about $30 billion and the establishment of an AI incidents channel with the United States. The measures widen short term economic relief for exporters and embed new avenues for technology diplomacy, but they raise questions about strategic competition and domestic political framing in China.
Global markets are confronting a difficult combination of oil above $100 a barrel, rising government bond yields and tighter monetary policy, raising fresh concerns that economies could face persistent inflation alongside weaker growth.