US Considers Imposing Fresh Sanctions on Chip Exports to China

Increase in Sanctions Threatens Chip Exports to China

In a significant move, the US government is planning to impose a new round of sanctions on chip exports to China. This development comes despite Huawei's successful integration of 5G capable chipsets, including the Kirin 9000s, into their latest Mate phone series. The previous sanctions had not blacklisted these chip exports, which has raised concerns.

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An unnamed US official, as reported by Reuters, has revealed that the upcoming sanctions will primarily target AI chips. The new round of sanctions aims to prevent the export of a wider range of AI chips to China. These measures are being taken to address concerns over national security.

It's important to note that consumer electronics chips will not be affected by the new restrictions. However, US-based semiconductor manufacturers will be required to notify the US Commerce Department when fulfilling orders for their most powerful products to Chinese companies. The agency will then evaluate each case to determine if the chip exports pose any national security risks. Furthermore, the US plans to establish a "performance density parameter" to prevent future circumventions of chip exports to China.

For more information, please visit the official Reuters article.