This Is How Huawei Shocked America With a Smartphone

At first glance, the Huawei Mate 60 seems like a regular smartphone.The device gains significance due to its microprocessor, designed and made in China.

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[{"selector":"#anim-797a9694-37e2-4464-867d-653600e4e374 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, -0.0000010686433000728357%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Most advanced chips traditionally come from Taiwan's TSMC, but US sanctions disrupted Huawei's access.

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[{"selector":"#anim-28a28437-dddc-4864-ae42-a463dd5fba0b [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(21.874999829338595%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] China's significant semiconductor spending poses a threat to the US's global tech dominance. China's capital and patience may enable it to achieve advanced capabilities over time.