Germany blocks Chinese buyouts of chip makers
The government reversed their previous leanings, citing "security concerns" over China.
This week, the German government blocked the proposed Chinese investment in two semiconductor producers based in their country. The decision was made because "the purchase could endanger the order and securit... Read more
‘Government intends to allow Chinese takeover of German chip firm’
Despite the concerns of intelligence agencies, Germany's government is ready to accept the purchase of a German semiconductor manufacturing site by a Chinese firm.
The transaction would see Sweden's Silex -- a fully owned subsidiary of China's Sai Microelectronics -- acquire the semiconductor op... Read more