Siemens CEO said the company has joint projects with NVIDIA and has observed no impact on its development.

MOFCOM said on Dec. 12 it has raised serious concerns with relevant EU governments after reports that some member states are banning equipment from Chinese firms. The ministry said 5G is critical digital infrastructure whose construction and operation should follow market principles, technology neutrality and international rules, reiterated opposition to politicizing or over‑securitizing technology, and urged those countries to correct the measures and provide Chinese companies a fair, impartial and non‑discriminatory business environment.

ASADA, a Bank of Japan policy board member, said the Bank of Japan does not directly manage foreign exchange and therefore will not comment on an ideal USD/JPY level.