Police in Shenzhen, one of China’s main technology and manufacturing hubs in southern Guangdong province, said they have taken down a gang that was selling counterfeit imported semiconductors. The action is a reminder of the high demand for black-market imported chips in mainland China that been stimulated by years of US export restrictions.

Z2Data CEO Mohammad Ahmad discusses the Nexperia ownership dispute and its impact across supply chains, what it reveals about supplier dependencies, and how companies can respond.

The Dutch semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia, a key supplier of basic but high-volume chips like diodes, transistors, and MOSFETs essential for automotive electronics (e.g., power management, steering controls, and electronic control units), is at the center of a geopolitical standoff.

Following a trade dispute between the US and China, the Dutch government's seizure of chipmaker Nexperia and Beijing's swift retaliation have led to concerns over the supply of essential semiconductors, threatening production halts for automakers across Europe and North America.

A trade dispute between the US and China has left automakers scrambling. The Dutch government's seizure of chipmaker Nexperia and Beijing's swift retaliation have severed supplies of essential semiconductors, threatening production halts across Europe and North America.

As trade tensions between the US and China intensify, rare earth minerals have once again become the focal point of a global strategic contest. In a surprise move, China's Ministry of Commerce has imposed sweeping new restrictions on rare earth exports, extending controls beyond raw materials to include related technologies, blueprints, maintenance, and services.

Yes, you heard that right! Preventing counterfeit electronics can positively impact sustainability. Anthony J. Bryant, Electronics Component Engineer, Aerospace and Defence, and SAE G19A Subcommittee Counterfeit Electronics expert, recently discussed the Supply chain integrity: Protecting your business from counterfeit electronics, on behalf of the Global Electronics Association, USA.

BEIJING, Oct 9 (Reuters) - China dramatically expanded its rare earths export controls on Thursday, adding five new elements and extra scrutiny for semiconductor users as Beijing tightens control over the sector ahead of talks between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.

The U.S. government is evaluating a plan to tax imported electronics based on the number of chips they contain and their estimated value within the device, according to Reuters. This plan, which is still under internal review, could impact everything from basic gadgets like the Apple Watch to high-end servers, marking a shift toward chip-specific trade penalties.

PHILADELPHIA, PA — A Philadelphia couple has been sentenced to federal prison for running a counterfeit electronics operation that imported fake cell phones and accessories bearing major brand names, prosecutors said.