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US hits China with tough chip export rules

The Biden administration has hit China with tough new rules limiting the export of electronic chips and other components. It's aimed at limiting access to key technologies.

The US has introduced new rules which will limit the export of electronic chips and other technological components to China. The aim is to limit the country's access to components which can be used in supercomputers, artificial intelligence and advanced weapons. William Reinsch from the Center for Strategic and International Security explains why the move is being made now and what the ultimate aim is.

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Fri 7 Oct 2022 22:32GMT

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