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How China Became a Threat to the US’s Tech Leadership

A day after the US announced sweeping export controls on advanced, high-performance computing chips, China has lashed out and criticised Washington for its malicious block.  “Out of the need to maintain its sci-tech hegemony, the US abuses export control measures to maliciously block and suppress Chinese companies,” said Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning.

In an effort to limit China's ability to purchase and produce advanced electronics with military applications, the United States announced a sweeping set of export controls on Friday. The move, which can escalate tensions between the two nations, cuts off China from purchasing certain semiconductor chips. AFP reports that the move will complicate Beijing's push to further its semiconductor industry and comes ahead of a major party congress in China which may mark President Xi Jinping s...