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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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