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The European Union will unveil a raft of measures Wednesday to better coordinate action on protecting sensitive technology and stopping critical infrastructure from falling into the hands of geopolitical rivals like China.In October the EU unveiled a list of four critical technologies -- advanced semiconductors, artificial intelligence, quantum computing and biotechnology -- that present the most sensitive and immediate risks related to technology security and leakage.

Against a backdrop of mounting tensions, the EU remains steadfast in its resolve to foster equitable trade relations with China. This determination has driven the bloc to initiate an anti-subsidy probe into Chinese e-cars. However, the blocs trade chiefs trip to China aligns with its protectionist thrust.

Biden warns of China's economic challenges, labels it a "ticking time bomb." Relations tense as U.S. restricts tech investment

Asian stocks lost ground on Thursday, still hurting from China's slip into deflation, with investors particularly cautious ahead of a crucial U.S. inflation report that will likely influence the Federal Reserve's monetary policy path. The announcement of a U.S. ban on investments in sensitive technologies in the world's second-largest economy also weighed on sentiment. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 0.33% and it looked set to log a second st...

US President restricts investments in China's tech sectors, straining US-China ties. Executive order aims at semiconductors, AI, and sensitive technologies

The rules will not be retroactive, applying only to future

The Biden administration is reportedly to slap American investments in certain sensitive technologies in China deemed a “security risk” with new restrictions.

In effect, the four countries are offering more of the same for an indefinite period of time.

Leaders of the EU countries have unanimously voted for the prolongation of sanctions against Russia during the EU summit in Brussels, European Council President