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China Warns U.S. Investment Curbs Could Trigger Countermeasures

By Drooid · Oct 24, 2026, 4:25 PM UTC · How we work

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China’s commerce ministry urged the United States to halt expanding investment restrictions on American firms.
The U.S. Treasury Department proposed updating its outbound-investment security programme on Thursday.
The update adds biotechnology and expands high-performance computing and hypersonic system coverage.
Beijing called the rule discriminatory, warning it could damage bilateral economic ties and trigger countermeasures.
U.S. officials said the steps aim to prevent capital from aiding foreign adversaries’ dual-use technologies.

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China’s commerce ministry urged the United States to halt expanding investment restrictions on American firms.
The U.S. Treasury Department proposed updating its outbound-investment security programme on Thursday.
The update adds biotechnology and expands high-performance computing and hypersonic system coverage.
Beijing called the rule discriminatory, warning it could damage bilateral economic ties and trigger countermeasures.
U.S. officials said the steps aim to prevent capital from aiding foreign adversaries’ dual-use technologies.