US Chip-Gear Maker Sued in China Over Alleged Trade Secret Theft

Applied Materials Inc., a leading US chip-equipment supplier, has been sued by a rival company in China over alleged trade secret theft. The lawsuit, filed in China, represents an escalation in the ongoing technology war between the United States and China, the world's two largest economies. The Chinese company, which was not named in the article, has accused Applied Materials of stealing trade secrets. This is the latest in a series of disputes and legal battles between the two countries over technology and intellectual property rights. The article does not provide further details on the specific allegations or the nature of the trade secrets involved. However, the lawsuit highlights the increasing tensions and competition between the US and China in the semiconductor industry, a critical sector for both countries. The outcome of this legal case could have broader implications for the global technology landscape and the ongoing economic and geopolitical rivalry between the world's two superpowers.