BEIJING/SHANGHAI, China — Microsoft is scaling back parts of its China operations while maintaining a presence in the market, as geopolitical tensions, Chinese technology policies and U.S. export restrictions reshape its business strategy. Reuters reported that the company has closed at least 15 branch offices and joint ventures in China over the past five years, even as its cloud and AI services for Chinese companies operating overseas provide a reason to stay.
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Former SK Hynix Employee Jailed for Leaking Chip Secrets
SEOUL, South Korea — A former employee of South Korean semiconductor maker SK Hynix has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for leaking information about semiconductor manufacturing technology to a Chinese company, Yonhap news agency reported on Sunday.
Taiwan President Oversees Coastal Strike Drill During War Games
KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan — Taiwan President Lai Ching-te oversaw coastal strike exercises on Saturday as part of the annual Han Kuang military drills, boarding a fast attack missile boat and observing low-flying attack drones during a simulation focused on responding to a potential assault.
Taiwan Calls China’s Taiwan Strait Traffic Order ‘Ridiculous’
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan has criticised China’s attempt to impose traffic-control measures on ships entering the Taiwan Strait during Typhoon Dolphin, calling the move “ridiculous” and saying Beijing has no authority to restrict access to international waters.
Typhoon Dolphin Hits Japan, China Shuts Ports Ahead of Landfall
TOKYO/BEIJING, Japan/China — Typhoon Dolphin battered Japan’s southern Okinawa prefecture on Saturday, August 8, 2026, injuring six people and disrupting power supplies to more than 50,000 buildings, while authorities in eastern China closed ports, suspended ferry services and prepared for the storm’s expected landfall.
Trump Administration to Invest $3 Billion in US Minerals
WASHINGTON, United States — The Trump administration plans to invest $3 billion in critical minerals and battery projects as it seeks to expand domestic production, strengthen defense supply chains and reduce U.S. dependence on foreign sources, particularly China, President Donald Trump said on Friday.