Trump Demands Malaysian-Born Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan Resign Over China Links | Firstpost America | N18G
Published on: Aug. 20, 2025, 9:23 a.m. | Source: Firstpost
President Donald Trump has called for the immediate resignation of Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, alleging "highly conflicted" ties to China. Tan, a Malaysian-born US citizen raised in Singapore, was appointed in March to revive Intel, which has received billions in US funding to boost domestic chip production. Republican Senator Tom Cotton cited reports that Tan invested in hundreds of Chinese companies, some allegedly linked to China's military. Intel defended Tan, affirming commitment to US national security. The dispute follows past scrutiny of Asian tech leaders, including TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew, who faced repeated Senate questions about alleged Chinese ties despite being Singaporean.
