China & Microsoft
50 shared events · Importance 39 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026
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Business
China: China heavily controls the global scandium supply chain, creating a geopolitical risk and potential bottleneck for the fuel cell industry, particularly for companies like Bloom Energy.
Microsoft: Microsoft signed an agreement with IREN to repurpose mining infrastructure for AI data center use, highlighting the increasing demand for AI computing power.
Jun 25, 2026 · 6 articles
International
China: China is a key region in the AI rivalry, with its companies increasingly focusing on domestic AI models due to US export restrictions and national security concerns. The ban by Alibaba Group reflects this broader trend.
Microsoft: Microsoft is also scaling back the use of Claude (language model), encouraging developers to use its own GitHub Copilot CLI, though for different reasons related to consolidating internal AI development tools and reducing operating costs.
Jul 05, 2026 · 7 articles
Accidents
China: China confirmed seven of its nationals among the victims and pledged emergency humanitarian aid to Venezuela, with further support if requested.
Microsoft: Microsoft's AI for Good Lab analyzed satellite imagery to assess damage in Venezuela — Catia La Mar, providing valuable data on the extent of the destruction.
Apr 20, 2026 · 323 articles
Business
China: China previously investigated Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and Micron for price hikes between 2016 and 2018, and its export controls are mentioned as a barrier to new market entrants in the DRAM industry.
Microsoft: Microsoft's Surface PC prices have increased, which is linked to the alleged DRAM supply constraints.
Jun 29, 2026 · 31 articles
Domestic
China: Jimmy Carter normalized relations with China, a policy that contrasts with Donald Trump's proposed trade war.
Microsoft: Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates's foundation funded Jimmy Carter's work to eliminate treatable diseases.
Jan 09, 2025 · 10 articles
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