Focus: China criticizes US chip equipment bill in run-up to Beijing talks

China is pushing back against proposed U.S. legislation aimed at curbing its chipmakers in the global AI race, signaling heightened regulatory and geopolitical friction. The move highlights Beijing's concern that export-control-style measures could further constrain China's semiconductor and AI ambitions. The immediate impact is more likely to be sector-specific for chipmakers and AI supply chains than broad market-wide.

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China is pushing back against proposed U.S. legislation aimed at curbing its chipmakers in the global AI race, signaling heightened regulatory and geopolitical friction. The move highlights Beijing's concern that export-control-style measures could further constrain China's semiconductor and AI ambitions. The immediate impact is more likely to be sector-specific for chipmakers and AI supply chains than broad market-wide.