China’s market watchdog has opened an antitrust probe into Qualcomm’s acquisition of Israel’s Autotalks, alleging the U.S. chipmaker failed to disclose key transaction details. The move heightens already tense relations between Washington and Beijing as both nations vie for leadership in advanced semiconductor and AI technologies.
Autotalks specializes in vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication systems that help prevent car crashes. Qualcomm integrated this technology into its Snapdragon Car Stack earlier this year. Analysts note that with nearly half of Qualcomm’s revenue tied to Chinese clients, the probe could deepen risks for the U.S. firm’s operations in Asia.
The latest action comes weeks after China accused Nvidia of similar violations, signaling a broader pattern of scrutiny against American chipmakers operating in the Chinese market.
