
China might be setting its sights on Intel for an antitrust probe, according to recent reports. This comes as the country continues to push back against newly imposed U.S. tariffs. The Financial Times shared that regulators are looking into the semiconductor giant, which could mark another chapter in the ongoing trade tensions between the two nations.
This isn’t the first time China has targeted a major U.S. tech company. Back in December, they revived a long-dormant antitrust investigation into Google, just before President Trump’s inauguration. Not long after, China accused Google of violating its anti-monopoly laws, adding to the growing list of U.S. firms under scrutiny.
For Intel, this potential probe could be a big deal. While the company is headquartered in the U.S., China is its largest market. Last year, Intel raked in $15.5 billion from China alone, making up 29% of its global revenue. The company also has testing and assembly facilities in the country, which could make it even more vulnerable to regulatory actions.
Intel hasn’t officially commented on the reports yet, and neither have Chinese authorities. But with tensions already high between the two countries, this could further complicate things for U.S. tech companies operating in China.
Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.