Senator Cotton Questions Intel About CEO’s China Ties: Reuters

Republican Senator Tom Cotton sent a letter to Intel board chair Frank Yeary that questions the company about CEO Lip-Bu Tan’s connections to Chinese firms, Reuters reports, citing the letter.

• The letter was sent Wednesday, Reuters reports
• In the letter, Cotton expressed “concern about the security and integrity of Intel’s operations and its potential impact on U.S. national security”
  • He asked if the Intel’s board was aware of the subpoenas sent to Tan’s former company, Cadence Design, while Tan was serving as Cadence CEO
  • Cotton asked if Intel had taken any measures to address concerns, including whether it ...