U.S. Expands Trade Blacklist, Targeting Over 50 Chinese Entities

The blacklist aims to curb China's AI and military advancements, with Beijing condemning the move and threatening countermeasures.

The U.S. added 80 entities, including over 50 Chinese firms, to its trade blacklist, restricting access to advanced technologies critical for AI and military applications.
The blacklist targets entities involved in developing AI, supercomputers, and high-performance chips for military purposes, citing national security concerns.
Prominent additions include the Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence and subsidiaries of Inspur Group, alongside firms linked to quantum technology and military modernization.
The U.S. is also addressing technology smuggling by targeting intermediaries, transit points, and third countries that facilitate access to restricted technologies.
China condemned the move as 'hegemonism,' accusing the U.S. of weaponizing trade and vowing to take necessary measures to protect its companies.