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 .
Chinese semiconductor producers are struggling 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 tech companies' inability to purchase US firms has been the biggest impact from a dispute that has encompassed US displeasure at China not safeguarding intellectual property rights and forcing technology transfers. Acquiring European businesses is also more difficult now, with Goodix stating it is refocusing on in-house research and development and tech acquisitions to ensure its growth moving forward.