Activity Tracker
The DPA Activity Tracker provides our latest information on developments in legislatures, judiciaries and the executive branches of G20, EU member states and Switzerland.
16 events advancing 12 policy or regulatory changes:
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Ministry of Commerce's anti-dumping investigation into import of analog chips originating from United States
Ministry of Commerce closes consultation on anti-dumping investigation into import of analog chips originating from United States
On 28 November 2025, China’s Ministry of Commerce closes a consultation as part of its anti-dumping investigation into imports of certain analogue integrated circuit (IC) chips from the United States. Exporters, importers, and producers were request…
Quantum Act
European Commission closes consultation on Quantum Act
On 26 November 2025, the European Commission closes the consultation on the Quantum Act. The initiative focuses on addressing fragmented research and innovation, limited industrial capacity, and vulnerabilities in quantum supply chains. Policy optio…
Federal Cartel Office investigation into Qualcomm-Alphawave proposed merger
Federal Cartel Office approved Qualcomm-Alphawave merger
On 24 November 2025, the Federal Cartel Office (FCO) approved the Qualcomm-Alphawave merger. Qualcomm (US) develops semiconductors, primarily for use in vehicles, internet of things applications, and mobile devices. Alphawave (UK) develops high-spee…
United States-Saudi Arabia strategic Artificial Intelligence partnership
United States and Saudi Arabia announced strategic Artificial Intelligence partnership
On 19 November 2025, the United States Department of State and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed the strategic Artificial Intelligence (AI) partnership. The partnership is a government-to-government framework to s…
Printed Circuit Board Industry Standard Conditions (2025 Edition)
Ministry of Industry and Information Technology closes consultation on Printed Circuit Board Industry Standard Conditions (Draft for Comment)
On 18 November 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology closes consultation on the Printed Circuit Board Industry Standard Conditions (Draft for Comment). Aimed at Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) businesses, the draft sets out requirem…
Printed Circuit Board Industry Standard Announcement Management Measures (2025 Edition)
Ministry of Industry and Information Technology closes consultation on Printed Circuit Board Industry Standard Announcement Management Measures (Draft for Comment)
On 18 November 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology closes a consultation on the Printed Circuit Board Industry Standard Announcement Management Measures (Draft for Comment). The draft sets administrative procedures for applying…
Order on export exemptions for goods produced by Nexperia
Ministry of Commerce announced export exemptions for goods produced by Nexperia
On 4 November 2025, the Ministry of Commerce announced export exemptions for Nexperia to support stability in the semiconductor supply chain. The exemptions applied to manufacturers affected by the suspension of wafer supplies and ongoing equity-rel…
Guaranteeing Access and Innovation for National Artificial Intelligence Act (GAIN AI Act/HB 5885)
Guaranteeing Access and Innovation for National Artificial Intelligence Act (GAIN AI Act/HB 5885) was introduced to House of Representatives
On 31 October 2025, the Guaranteeing Access and Innovation for National Artificial Intelligence Act (GAIN AI Act/HB 5885) was introduced to the United States House of Representatives. The Act proposes to amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 b…
United States and Japan memorandum of cooperation regarding Technology Prosperity Deal
Governments of United States and Japan signed memorandum of cooperation regarding Technology Prosperity Deal
On 28 October 2025, the Governments of the United States and Japan signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) in Tokyo under the Technology Prosperity Deal. The MOC establishes collaboration in science and technology across several areas, including ar…
Bureau of Industry and Security closure of Validated End-User programme for foreign-owned semiconductor fabs in China
Bureau of Industry and Security issued order closing Validated End-User programme for foreign-owned semiconductor fabs in China
On 29 August 2025, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) closed the Validated End-User (VEU) programme, which had, since 2023, allowed certain foreign-owned semiconductor manufacturers to export most United States-origin…