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China launches probes into U.S. chip restrictions, citing discrimination and
dumping concerns

Date:
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 16:03:00 +0000

Description:
Beijing launches anti-discrimination and dumping probes into U.S. chip trade
restrictions.

FULL STORY

China has opened two investigations into U.S. chip trade practices, Reuters
reports. 

According to the Ministry of Commerce, the first inquiry will focus on 
whether Chinese firms have faced unfair treatment under Washingtons chip
policies. 

The second investigation concerns claims that some U.S. analog chips,
including those found in hearing aids, and Wi-Fi routers, are being dumped
into the Chinese market.

Protectionist practices 

Officials say the United States has imposed multiple restrictions on Chinas
access to advanced technology in recent years, ranging from export limits to
targeted trade reviews. 

The ministry describes these as protectionist practices that are suspected of
discriminating against China and are intended to curb and suppress Chinas
development of high-tech industries such as advanced computing chips and
artificial intelligence. 

The U.S. has introduced and tightened a series of restrictions on the export
of advanced AI chips to China, including high-end Nvidia processors used for
training large AI models. 

The American government claims the action is necessary to prevent Chinese
firms from getting their hands on technology that could enhance Chinas
military capabilities. 

The measures, first introduced in 2022 and expanded in the years since , 
block sales of Nvidias A100 and H100 chips as well modified versions made for
the Chinese market . 

U.S. officials argue the controls are necessary for national security, while
Beijing says they unfairly target Chinese companies and disrupt global supply
chains. 

 Reuters reports that Beijing is sending a delegation to Madrid for trade
talks with U.S. officials, with the agenda set to cover tariffs, export
controls, and the future of TikTok, which is facing a September 17 deadline 
to divest its U.S. operations. 

What is the U.S.s intention in imposing sanctions on Chinese companies at 
this time? the ministry asked in a statement. 

China urges the U.S. to immediately correct its erroneous practices and cease
its unwarranted suppression of Chinese companies. China will take necessary
measures to resolutely safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of
Chinese companies. 

The ministrys comments follow Washingtons move to expand its restricted trade
list by 32 entities, including 23 from China. 

Among them, Reuters says, are two companies accused of sourcing chipmaking
tools for SMIC, Chinas largest contract chip producer.

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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/pro/china-launches-probes-into-u-s-chip-restrictions
-citing-discrimination-and-dumping-concerns

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