Chinese industry associations issued a bold warning Tuesday urging domestic companies to rethink reliance on US semiconductors following Washington's latest export controls. The move signals escalating tech trade friction as global supply chains face new pressures.
The statements criticized the US for 'unfairly weaponizing trade rules' and emphasized the need for self-reliance in chip technology. One association highlighted: 'Overdependence on foreign chips could leave China’s tech sector vulnerable to geopolitical shocks.'
This comes as the US tightens restrictions on advanced AI chips and manufacturing equipment exports. Analysts say the measures aim to slow China’s progress in cutting-edge fields like quantum computing and 5G. Meanwhile, Beijing is doubling down on its $150B semiconductor investment plan to boost homegrown innovation.
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