China has expressed strong opposition to the United States’ recent decision to tighten export controls on artificial intelligence (AI) chips and chipmaking tools. The Ministry of Commerce announced on Sunday that these revised regulations not only impede normal economic and trade cooperation between Chinese and U.S. companies but also harm the global semiconductor industry.
“The modified rules are arbitrary and make it harder for enterprises from both nations to engage in standard commercial activities,” the ministry stated. “They also inflict damage on the worldwide semiconductor sector.”
The latest revision of semiconductor export controls comes less than six months after the U.S. introduced similar measures on October 17, 2023. Beijing views this swift adjustment as an overextension of the concept of national security, leading to increased obstacles for Chinese and American businesses.
“Global companies, including those from the United States, require a stable and predictable business environment,” the ministry noted. “The U.S. has arbitrarily tightened control measures, imposing a heavier compliance burden and introducing significant uncertainties in the global semiconductor sector.”
The semiconductor industry, after decades of growth, has become highly globalized—a result of market laws and enterprise choices. China, as the world’s largest semiconductor market, emphasized its willingness to collaborate with all parties to foster mutually beneficial cooperation and to promote the security and stability of the global semiconductor industrial and supply chains.
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China firmly opposes U.S. export curbs on AI chips and tools
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