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YouTube becomes latest social platform to block Donald Trump

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YouTube has become the latest social network to suspend US President Donald Trump’s account over concerns about “the ongoing potential for violence”.  The video sharing site said the account would be inaccessible for “a minimum of seven days”, meaning Trump will not have access until after President-elect Joe Biden takes office. Social networks have been … Read more

SMIC evaluating impacts of blacklisting by White House

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China’s largest chipmaker, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC), is in discussions with the US Bureau of Industry and Security after being notified that it will be subject to export restrictions.  Last week, reports emerged that the White House had imposed sanctions against Shanghai-based SMIC – requiring its US suppliers to obtain a license from the government – … Read more