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Feb 6, 2024
11:13
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China's chip industry and its impact on US, Northern Ireland's political landscape and potential for investment, Imran Khan's imprisonment and use of AI-generated speeches in the upcoming election
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  • China's semiconductor company SMIC is set to produce advanced smartphone processors for Huawei, narrowing the gap between China's alternatives and Nvidia's chips, despite US restrictions.
  • Northern Ireland's power-sharing agreement marks the first time a nationalist has held the position of first minister in a unionist state, showcasing progress after two years without a functioning government.

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China's SMIC to Produce Advanced Chips for Huawei

China's semiconductor company SMIC is set to produce advanced smartphone processors for Huawei, narrowing the gap between China's alternatives and Nvidia's chips. This move is contrary to the US's efforts to restrict China's ability to make these chips.

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