Chinese semiconductor producers are unable to make worldwide acquisitions because of the ongoing trade conflict between their country and the US . Acquisition plans, if any, in Europe will definitely be affected too, Pi said. Pi Bo , CTO and CEO of fingerprint sensor chips maker Shenzhen Goodix Technology , told Nikkei Asian Review that Chinese companies ' inability to purchase US firms has been the biggest blow from a dispute that has increased US displeasure at China not safeguarding intellectual property rights and encouraging technology transfers . Acquiring European businesses is also more difficult now , with Goodix saying it is refocusing on in - house research and development and tech acquisitions to ensure its growth moves forward .
Chinese semiconductor producers are unable to make worldwide acquisitions because of the ongoing trade conflict between their country and the US . Pi Bo , CTO and CEO of fingerprint sensor chips maker Shenzhen Goodix Technology , told Nikkei Asian Review that Chinese companies ' inability to purchase US firms has been the biggest blow from a dispute that has increased US displeasure at China not safeguarding intellectual property rights and encouraging technology transfers . Acquiring European businesses is also more difficult now , with Goodix saying it is refocusing on in - house research and development and tech acquisitions to ensure its growth moves forward .