The China Development Forum is back in action after a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, this year, the event’s attendee list is vastly different from previous years. Notable American companies are either boycotting the conference or sending relatively minor executives, with Apple being the only exception. For years, the annual conference has been…
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China’s regulatory authority is reportedly delaying paperwork that would allow Softbank to assume ownership of ARM China, a subsidiary of British semiconductor design company, ARM. The move comes as Chinese regulators seek to retain a connection with Arm as US trade tensions continue to escalate. China views ARM as a “must-have ally” in its chip…
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Apple is reportedly taking steps to boost declining sales in China by lowering the prices of the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. According to a recent Bloomberg report, online retailers such as JD.com have reduced the prices of these high-end iPhone models by 800 yuan ($118) in recent days. Meanwhile, retailers in…