- China opens two studies in US chip policies and alleged dumping practices
- Beijing says US restrictions discriminate Chinese businesses and disrupt global supply chains
- Trade interviews in Madrid are expected to tackle customs rates, export edge stone and the deadline for Tiktok
China has opened two studies of US chip trading practices, Pakinomist Reports.
According to the Ministry of Commerce, the first study will focus on whether Chinese companies have been subjected to unreasonable treatment under Washington’s chip policy.
The second study concerns claims that some American analog chips, including those found in hearing aids, and Wi-Fi routers, are being dumped in the Chinese market.
Protectionist practice
Officials say the United States has imposed several restrictions on China’s access to advanced technology in recent years, ranging from export limits to targeted trade reviews.
The Ministry describes these as “protectionist practice”, which “is suspected of distinguishing between China and is intended to limit and suppress China’s development of high -tech industries such as advanced computer chips and artificial intelligence.”
The United States has introduced and tightened a number of restrictions on the export of advanced AI chips to China, including advanced NVIDIA processors used to educate large AI models.
The US government claims that the action is needed to prevent Chinese companies from getting their hands on technology that can improve China’s military capabilities.
The measures that were first introduced in 2022 and expanded in the years ago blocked the sale of Nvidia’s A100 and H100 chips as well as changed versions to the Chinese market.
US officials claim that controls are necessary for national security, while Beijing says they are unfairly targeting Chinese companies and disrupting global supply chains.
Pakinomist Reports that Beijing sends a delegation to Madrid for trade negotiations with US officials, with the agenda to cover tariffs, export controls and the future of Tiktok, which is facing a deadline of September 17 to dispose of his US operations.
“What is the US’s intention of imposing sanctions against Chinese companies at this time?” The Ministry asked in a statement.
“China calls on the United States to immediately rectify its erroneous practice and cease its unjustified oppression of Chinese companies. China will take the necessary measures to resolute to protect the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies.”
The Ministry’s comments follow Washington’s steps to expand its limited trade list by 32 units, including 23 from China.
Among them, Pakinomist Says, are two companies accused of buying chipmaking tools for SMIC, China’s largest contract chip producer.
