Beijing denounces US chip curbs as threat to global supply chains

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China criticizes recent U.S. legislation aimed at restricting Chinese access to advanced semiconductor technologies, warning it will disrupt global supply chains. The laws, including the AI Overwatch Act, the Match Act, and the Chip Security Act, are being incorporated into the U.S. National Defence Authorisation Act.

Beijing has condemned the latest efforts by US lawmakers to curb Chinese access to leading semiconductor chips and chipmaking equipment, warning that they would lead to “arbitrary disruption and damage” to global supply chains. The stark assessment followed reports on Tuesday that three major export control bills targeting China – the AI Overwatch Act, the Match Act and the Chip Security Act – are set to be folded into the National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA) in the US Senate, the annual...