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China Investigates U.S. Semiconductor Practices Amid Trade Talks

9/14/2025

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China’s Ministry of Commerce launched two investigations into U.S. semiconductor trade practices ahead of U.S.-China talks in Spain.
The first probe targets alleged discrimination against Chinese companies, while the second examines U.S. analog chip dumping.
U.S. restrictions on Chinese firms have heightened tensions, including adding 23 entities to a restricted trade list.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng will address trade issues, including tariffs and TikTok.
China argues that U.S. practices violate WTO rules and hinder its high-tech industry growth, with investigations expected to conclude by September 2026.

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China’s Ministry of Commerce launched two investigations into U.S. semiconductor trade practices ahead of U.S.-China talks in Spain.
The first probe targets alleged discrimination against Chinese companies, while the second examines U.S. analog chip dumping.
U.S. restrictions on Chinese firms have heightened tensions, including adding 23 entities to a restricted trade list.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng will address trade issues, including tariffs and TikTok.
China argues that U.S. practices violate WTO rules and hinder its high-tech industry growth, with investigations expected to conclude by September 2026.