China's Ministry of Commerce has strongly criticized the United States for its recent decision to revoke export licenses related to Huawei, labeling the action as 'economic coercion.' The U.S. Commerce Department did not specify which licenses were affected, but reports suggest that major chip manufacturers like Intel and Qualcomm have had their export permissions to Huawei revoked. This move specifically impacts Huawei's reliance on Intel chips for its laptops and could also adversely affect U.S. suppliers engaged in business with the tech giant.
The Ministry of Commerce argued that the U.S. practices not only violate World Trade Organization (WTO) rules but also significantly harm the interests of U.S. companies. In response, China has pledged to take all necessary measures to protect the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese businesses. Huawei has yet to comment on the situation.
Since being placed on the U.S. trade restriction list in 2019 amid concerns over potential spying, Huawei has faced numerous challenges in its technology development. Despite these restrictions, Huawei continues to innovate, launching smartphones like the Mate 60 and the Pura 70 series, which feature advanced chips such as the Kirin 9010.
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Chinese Commerce Ministry slams U.S. 'economic coercion' toward Huawei
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