The United States has placed 80 entities, predominantly from China, on an export blacklist. These restrictions aim to prevent the acquisition of US technology for military use, specifically in high-performance computing, quantum technologies, AI, and hypersonic weapons.
Key entities include the Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence and subsidiaries of the Inspur Group. US officials argue that these measures protect national security by blocking technology that could bolster foreign military capabilities.
Beijing condemned the move, accusing Washington of using trade and technology as tools of suppression. The US Commerce Department insists the goal is to avert risks to national security and foreign policy.
China has promised to take necessary actions to defend its companies. Meanwhile, affected organizations argue that these restrictions undermine global cooperation, particularly in AI research, and criticize the blacklist as unjustified.
The situation underscores ongoing tensions between the US and China over technology and trade.
