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Tensions Towards US Tech Overseas

scott
edited July 2014 in Off-Topic
Apple:
China's state run TV calls IPhones a "national security threat":
http://www.macworld.com/article/2452618/chinas-state-run-tv-calls-the-iphone-a-national-security-threat-apple-disagrees.html

Microsoft:
Chinese officials descend on Microsoft offices:
http://online.wsj.com/articles/chinese-officials-visit-microsoft-offices-in-china-1406550988
Anti-monopoly probe:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/07/29/us-microsoft-china-idUSKBN0FX0TY20140729

US Consulting Firms:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonchang/2014/05/25/china-cuts-off-mckinsey-other-u-s-consultants-to-retaliate-against-cyber-indictments/

EMC, IBM, Oracle:
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/china-pulling-the-plug-on-ibm-oracle-others-2014-06-26

Qualcomm:
Facing difficulties in China, including collecting royalties due:
http://blogs.marketwatch.com/thetell/2014/07/24/bad-china-news-sends-qualcomm-shares-tumbling/

A trend, perhaps?

CNBC just did a story on MSFT situation, which includes an anti-monopoly investigation, interviews with top management for MSFT in China and seizing assets. China has already banned Windows 8 in govt offices back in May.

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