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Nvidia’s Arm Acquisition May Face Hurdles in China

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Kevin McLaughlin
· · Source: CNN

China’s state-run media is indicating that Nvidia’s $40 billion acquisition of Arm might not pass muster with Chinese regulators because it could put technology companies in that country at a disadvantage, CNN reported . The report illustrates the red tape that Nvidia will have to overcome in acquiring Arm’s technology, which is used by most smartphone makers. It may also explain why Nvidia has...

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