Overview

• Lip-Bu Tan, Intel's CEO, has invested in over 600 Chinese companies, including several with documented ties to the Chinese military.
• Tan's investments were made through his venture capital firm Walden International and two Hong Kong-based entities, Sakarya Limited and Seine Limited.
• Concerns have emerged about potential conflicts of interest as Intel holds significant contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense.
• Tan's divestment from some Chinese entities remains unclear, with corporate filings showing ongoing stakes in companies tied to state entities.
• Intel has stated that Tan disclosed potential conflicts under SEC rules, but the extent of his divestments has not been fully confirmed.