China Slams U.S. Chip Restrictions as ‘Non-Market’ Move

China’s commerce ministry has called out U.S. efforts to curb semiconductor exports to the Chinese mainland, labeling them ’typical non-market practices’ in a fiery Thursday press conference. The move comes amid reports that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) was instructed to limit advanced chip shipments across the Taiwan Strait.

Spokesperson He Yongqian accused Washington of ’abusing export controls’ and disrupting global tech cooperation . ’This isn’t just about China – it’s destabilizing the entire semiconductor industry,’ he warned, emphasizing how these restrictions could fracture supply chains that power everything from smartphones to AI.

With semiconductors fueling 21st-century innovation, Beijing argues the U.S. strategy risks creating a ’lose-lose’ scenario . Analysts say the clash highlights growing tech rivalry, while businesses worldwide brace for ripple effects.

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