The government of China has issued a warning over newly introduced export control measures in the United States House of Representatives aimed at tightening restrictions on equipment used in advanced semiconductor manufacturing, according to state media.
The House Foreign Affairs Committee recently approved the Multilateral Alignment of Technology Controls on Hardware (MATCH) Act, alongside several related export control bills earlier this month.
A spokesperson for China’s Commerce Ministry reiterated Beijing’s opposition to what it described as the “over-extension of the concept of national security and the abuse of export controls,” warning that the proposed legislation, if enacted, could disrupt global trade systems and destabilise semiconductor supply chains worldwide.
“China will closely monitor the legislative process, carefully assess the impact on Chinese interests, and take resolute and necessary measures to firmly safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises,” the spokesperson added.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump is expected to hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in May. The meeting, initially planned for late March, was postponed due to the Iran conflict.
The United States and China, the world’s two largest economies, continue to face tensions over several issues, including trade disputes and the status of Taiwan.
