China Fires Back at US Chip Sanctions: Trade War Intensifies

China Condemns US Chip Sanctions as Unilateral Bullying BEIJING, May 23, 2025 — The United States' recent export controls targeting Chinese semiconductor companies have sparked a furious response from Beijing. The Chinese foreign ministry and commerce ministry have issued strongly worded statements condemning the move, accusing the US of engaging in unilateral trade practices that violate international law. "The US attempts to stifle China's technological development through export restrictions are a blatant act of economic coercion," stated a spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry. This sentiment was echoed by the commerce ministry, which announced retaliatory measures under its anti-foreign sanctions law. Analysts interviewed in the video expressed concern over the potential for further escalation of trade tensions between the two superpowers. The incident underscores the growing rivalry between the US and China in the technological sphere, with implications for global supply chains and technological innovation. The situation highlights the complex interplay of economic and geopolitical factors in the 21st century, and the need for international cooperation to resolve trade disputes peacefully.