China has strongly condemned the United States' latest move to impose semiconductor export controls, accusing the U.S. of disrupting market rules and the international trade order. A spokesperson from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce stated that these new restrictions would create uncertainty for trade practices in the semiconductor sector and affirmed that China would take necessary measures to protect its legitimate rights.
The U.S. Commerce Department recently added 140 Chinese companies to its \\"entity list\\", enforcing stricter controls on the export of semiconductor manufacturing equipment and high-bandwidth memory chips to China. In response, China's major industry associations have called on local companies to diversify their chip supply chains and exercise caution when purchasing U.S. chips.
On Tuesday, four key industry associations representing the communication, semiconductor, automobile, and internet sectors issued separate statements. They argued that the frequent changes to U.S. export control rules have undermined the reliability and security of U.S.-made chips.
The Internet Society of China urged local companies to expand cooperation with chip manufacturers in other countries and regions, encouraging the use of chips produced by both local and foreign-funded enterprises within China. Meanwhile, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers advised Chinese automakers to be cautious when purchasing U.S. chips, citing safety and reliability concerns.
The China Semiconductor Industry Association highlighted that the U.S.' unilateral actions not only harm the interests of both Chinese and U.S. companies but also significantly increase costs across the global semiconductor supply chain. Echoing these sentiments, the China Association of Communications Enterprises emphasized the need to safeguard the stability of the industry's supply chain.
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