Intel CEO’s China Ties Crash Stock, Not Just PowerPoints

When President Trump called for Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan's resignation over 'China-linked investments,' Tan didn’t blink. In a defiant company email, Tan claimed he's operating with the 'highest legal and ethical standards,' promising to lead Intel through a 'critical transformation.' The drama spiked after GOP’s Tom Cotton flagged Tan's ties to Chinese firms and a guilty plea by Cadence Design Systems for illegal tech exports. Despite the pressure, Intel's stock took a 3% nosedive, proving even in tech, it’s the board’s support and slick words like 'a privilege' that keep you afloat.

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Source: Businessinsider | Published: 8/8/2025 | Author: Thibault Spirlet