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Beijing kills Intel-Tower deal

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Beijing just fired another warning shot.
American tech giant Intel’s bid to acquire Israeli semiconductor manufacturer Tower Semiconductor collapsed on Wednesday.
The reason: China’s antitrust regulator (SAMR) didn't approve the deal in the time.
Why it matters: This is a major setback for Intel’s...