China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has accused the U.S. of derailing hard-won trade progress after Washington rolled out new restrictions targeting Chinese tech and students this week. 🚨
The measures include stricter AI chip export rules, a ban on selling chip design software to Chinese firms, and visa cancellations for Chinese scholars—actions MOFCOM calls “serious violations” of agreements made during January’s high-stakes phone call between leaders. 📞💻
“The U.S. keeps adding fuel to the fire instead of fixing its mistakes,” a ministry spokesperson said, arguing the moves “harm China’s rights and destabilize bilateral relations.” 🔥🇺🇸🇨🇳
This latest clash echoes the “chip wars” era but risks spilling into education and innovation sectors. With both sides doubling down, analysts warn of a tech cold war that could reshape global supply chains. 🌍⚙️
