People in China flocked to Huawei stores earlier this month to see its newest smartphone.

The device has a breakthrough chip that was thought to be beyond its capabilities due to US-led export restrictions.

An expert who has torn down the device says

Huawei and a domestic Chinese chipmaker have built an advanced 7-nanometer processor to power the phone.

"7-nanometer is significant because it says that they've broken past the 14-nanometer barrier

that people had thought, that the regulators thought they could stop them at.

And they've gone far beyond that and hit 7-nanometers.

It also shows, you know, a very high level of capability of the Chinese engineers that put it all together.

Congratulations to them."

The advancement spurs questions about the effectiveness of US attempts to stall China's technological development.

Since 2019, Washington has been ratcheting up efforts to cut off Beijing from global chip suppliers

and limit its ability to produce advanced chips.

"The sanctions have definitely slowed them down. And, the only question is...

They're fighting those sanctions, and they're doing an amazing job fighting the sanctions."

The US is now looking into how China managed to make the new chip.

"I'm going to withhold comment on the particular chip in question

until we get more information about precisely its character and composition.

The United States should continue on its course of a 'small yard, high fence'

set of technology restrictions focused narrowly on national security concerns."

The tech breakthrough could also put pressure on Apple, which unveiled its newest iPhone on Tuesday.

China is crucial to the US tech giant, accounting for about 20 percent of its global sales.

The new Huawei phone with high-end chips could heat up competition

and dent Apple's market share gains in the country.

And that's not the only challenge Apple is facing in China.

It was recently reported that Beijing had ordered government workers

not to use iPhones for work or even bring them to their offices.

Following the news, Apple's shares tumbled over 6 percent in two days,

wiping about 190 billion dollars off its market capitalization.

One expert says such restrictions could have been meant to show Beijing can play in the same game as Washington.

"There's politics being played at all levels.

Obviously with the U.S. ban on Huawei, they want their business back,

and this is one of the ways I think they're going to go after Apple a bit."

China on Wednesday pushed back against the reports about restrictions on iPhone use,

but said there were questions about the security of the devices.

"China has not issued laws, regulations or policy documents

prohibiting the purchase or use of foreign brands such as Apple.

But we recently did notice a lot of media reports about security incidents related to Apple's phones."

China's technological advancement is a big boost for the country's semiconductor industry and a blow for the US.

It could change the dynamics of their tech battle and bring new export controls from Washington.

One of Indonesia's biggest annual shopping events takes place in Jakarta.

Stores slash prices, and throngs of people come out hoping to find deals on

big-ticket items like bicycles, furniture and electronics.

These booths at this event space are promoting BNPL financing,

which allows people to make purchases without cash in hand.

Shoppers provide phone numbers and identification, and AI systems analyze their financial history.

The process doesn't even take 30 minutes.

Once approved, people can use loans to buy from many of the sellers.

"I bought a 480-dollar mattress. I'm going to pay for it in six installments."

"We have integrated thousands of merchants - online, offline, e-commerce - and we also offer cash loans.

That's the service we're providing people."

Let's go shopping...

But my wallet is empty! I haven't gotten my pay yet.

BNPL is gaining ground in Indonesia.

In 2022, the industry was estimated to be about 4.6 billion dollars, with an annual growth rate of 70%.

There were 73 million contracts over a year through May, 2023.

The popularity has come amid a low rate of people in Indonesia with credit cards or bank accounts.

BNPL can be used for purchases both large and small, even for items that cost just a dollar.

One company is targeting these smaller buys, and is trying to sign up convenience store shoppers.

"I didn't know you could use financing here."

The service has proven popular, showing the immense potential reach of BNPL for a range of products.

"Our company is experiencing rapid growth.

There's not yet a lot of competition among similar firms.

The industry still has enormous room for expansion."

But the growth comes with a dark side - an increasing number of people facing massive debt.

Indro Yono, a pseudonym, is a freelance photographer.

He first used BNPL services when he replaced his family's broken refrigerator.

He then made accounts with three providers, buying cameras, equipment,

and eventually even daily necessities with financing.

But Indro's income didn't increase as expected.

His debt ballooned to 2,000 dollars, far more than his monthly income of 200 dollars.

Indro says he is now struggling to make payments.

"I wasn't worried about paying back the loans.

I was glad I could get them when I needed them.

But now I can't get out from under them."

This expert who teaches household financial management says

the system makes it difficult for consumers to understand the risks.

"The debts accumulate because the balance is never settled.

People forget that they have loans that have not been paid off.

You have to be careful with them."

According to Indonesian financial authorities,

the share of non-performing BNPL loans for the first half of the year reached an alarming 7%.

'Buy Now Pay Later' has become a driving force behind Indonesia's strong consumer confidence.

But businesses need to better explain the risks, and users need to ensure they understand what they're signing up for.

A new sports prosthesis designed to get more people running...

And, a gaming device that was created for people with disabilities that lets them enjoy playing video games.

Today's On-Site Report features companies creating innovative new products

designed to make sports and video games more accessible to people with disabilities.

Every month, a training and practice session for learning how to use running prosthetics is held at this track.

Because there's a major difference between standard artificial legs that are made for walking...

and "blades" or prosthetics made specifically for running, it takes a lot of practice to get used to them.

The "Blade Library" first opened in 2017.

It rents out a variety of running prosthetics, in the hopes of giving as many people as possible access to them.

Users can try out any blade they want at the facility for around $7.00,

which includes a custom fitting and adjustment from an expert.

They can also choose to rent them out for longer periods of time so they can practice on their own.

When I tried running with a standard prosthetic, I often felt like I was going to fall.

So when I heard about these running blades, I wanted to come give them a try.

The "Blade Library" was created by Endo Ken.

He's designed and fabricated running blades for some of the world's top Paralympic sprinters.

I don't want people to give up on running because they're missing a leg.

That's why I decided to do this.

The facility's practice sessions are led by certified-para sports instructors

who teach users proper running technique.

While it might look simple, learning to use them is very difficult.

Runners must learn how to properly shift their center of gravity,

allowing the blade to release as much energy as possible

as the prosthetic rebounds upwards after compression, propelling them forward.

I'm so happy my son has the opportunity to come here and learn how to use a blade.

Being able to rent one is also a huge help!

To date, more than 600 people have used the facilities.

Wanting to further promote the use of blade prosthetics,

Endo began working on developing a more affordable entry-level version in 2020.

To achieve this goal, he chose to use a more affordable type of carbon fiber,

and has come up with a new design that is just as durable despite requiring fewer layers of material.

Endo hopes to have the new blades available for purchase in the spring of 2024

and plans on selling them for around $750 - less than half the price of similar products currently on the market today.

I want to normalize the use of blades so that people have the option of using different types of prosthetics

just like when choosing which shoes to wear.

7 year-old Tachibana Shizuha recently began coming to the practice sessions.

She lost her leg last year after being struck by a car while going on a walk with her family.

Shizuha began learning to run with a blade prosthetic

with the goal of participating with her classmates at her school's sports day in October.

I want to participate in the ball-rolling race, 50m dash,

class dance performance, and the ball toss.

I hope these can help as many children to run as possible.

My daughter is really enjoying herself.

We should give our children every opportunity that we can.

This gamer is competing in a racing event.

Teams are made up of three people, with each driver swapping out every 30 minutes.

The team that completes the most laps within the time limit wins.

Of the three teams, two are made up of people with disabilities.

Instead of standard controllers, they are using a variety of devices adapted to their own individual needs.

This racer uses a switch he controls with his mouth and an elbow button for shifting gears...

He uses his right hand for controlling his speed.

The devices connect to a piece of hardware called a flex controller,

which translates their inputs so they can be used with standard PC or console games.

Specializing in assistive technology, Shimada Shintaro's company co-developed the unique combination of hub and controller.

He first came up with the concept about 6 years ago, after visiting the home of a client

who had a highly-customized gaming rig set up in his room.

Despite being severely disabled, he went to great lengths just to be able to play games.

He had done a lot of research and even imported some components so he could put together his own custom gaming set-up.

That's when Shimada realized how important gaming can be for people with disabilities.

I felt we might be able to make a positive impact

if we applied all the technical know-how we had gained to gaming products.

Shimada's company then teamed up with a major gaming accessory maker to develop the hub-controller.

The hub-controller's biggest merit is that it can be used with various external devices,

meaning that it can be adapted to suit players with a wide range of disabilities.

After clearing testing, it was officially licensed by Nintendo,

and is now available for purchase in 5 different countries, including Japan.

One of its users is 29-year old Shirai Fuma.

He first began playing video games when he was just 4 years old,

but was forced to stop about 5 years ago as the symptoms of his muscular dystrophy worsened.

Last year, however, Shirai decided to order a controller hub and a custom-made gaming set up from Shimada's company.

He uses a joystick in his right hand, which still is has some degree of mobility.

Since he can only move the fingers on his left hand a few millimeters,

he uses micro switches which only requires 10 grams of force to press.

The highly sensitive devices allows Shirai to deftly maneuver characters or vehicles while playing.

With a standard controller, I just couldn't play how I wanted and had pretty much given up on video games.

So, I was really surprised to find out that there were customizable controllers

that could make it possible for people with limited range of motion like me to play.

Shirai, you're in first place!

Gaming allows people from all over the world to compete against each other

or join forces to reach a common goal as equals.

I want to contribute to a society where everyone can participate regardless of their physical condition.