Overview

• China's Commerce Ministry has announced potential legal consequences for companies and individuals complying with U.S. restrictions on Chinese AI chips.
• The U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security recently warned that Huawei's Ascend chips likely violate U.S. export controls, advising against their use by American firms.
• Beijing accused the U.S. of discriminatory measures targeting Chinese tech firms and called for adherence to international trade rules.
• The legal threat marks a new escalation in the U.S.–China tech conflict, with semiconductors now a central focus of their geopolitical rivalry.
• This dispute unfolds during a 90-day tariff truce negotiated in Geneva, though high-tech issues remain unresolved and contentious.