Beijing accuses Washington of tech suppression, warns of impact on global supply chains
BEIJING — China has issued a sharp rebuke to the United States over new restrictions targeting Huawei’s most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips. The Chinese Foreign Ministry condemned the move as an act of technological suppression that threatens global supply chains and fair market competition.
The criticism comes in response to guidance issued by the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), warning that use of Huawei’s Ascend AI chips may violate U.S. export regulations. The chips, developed by Huawei’s semiconductor arm, are seen as a cornerstone of China’s push for AI leadership.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian called the move a “typical example of abuse of export controls and long-arm jurisdiction by the United States,” and urged Washington to stop politicizing technology.
“This action seriously disrupts global semiconductor cooperation and violates international trade norms,” Lin said at a press briefing in Beijing.
The chip ban is part of broader U.S. efforts to limit China’s access to advanced computing technologies over national security concerns. Washington has previously targeted Huawei with sweeping sanctions, restricting its access to U.S. suppliers and software.
Analysts warn that the latest escalation could further strain already tense U.S.-China relations and push China to accelerate its pursuit of domestic tech alternatives.
