China Warns of Retaliation Against U.S. Semiconductor Export Controls

China has issued a stern warning of potential retaliatory measures in response to the United States' recent tightening of export controls on semiconductor technology. The U.S. Department of Commerce has expanded restrictions to include 24 types of chip manufacturing equipment, three software programs, and high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips essential for advanced artificial intelligence applications. Additionally, approximately 140 Chinese entities have been added to a trade blacklist, necessitating special licenses for U.S. suppliers to engage with them.

He Yadong, spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce, condemned the U.S. actions, stating that they "severely disrupt international economic. . .