Intel CEO’s Past China Chip Investments Under Scrutiny Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Lip-Bu Tan, a prominent figure now associated with Intel, is facing renewed scrutiny over his extensive investment history in China’s semiconductor industry. For over three decades, Tan’s venture firm, Walden International, channeled more than $5 billion into hundreds of companies globally, with over 100 of those investments directed towards Chinese enterprises.

Among these investments were early stakes in companies like Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. (SMIC), now China’s largest chipmaker, where Tan also served on the board for a decade and a half. This deep and long-standing involvement raises questions as geopolitical tensions surrounding technology and supply chains intensify, highlighting the complex past connections of key leaders in the global tech sector.

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