China's Response to U.S. AI Export Controls

(ECNS) -- The Chinese government has responded firmly against the newly announced artificial intelligence (AI) export rules from the United States, vowing to implement necessary countermeasures to protect its rights and interests. A spokesperson from China's Ministry of Commerce made this statement on Monday.

The spokesperson's comments came as a reply to inquiries from the media, highlighting that the U.S. actions reflect a broader trend of misusing the concept of national security as a justification for imposing trade restrictions. The spokesperson argued that these new export controls violate international trade rules and disrupt the established multilateral trading system.

On the same day, the Biden administration unveiled its new export controls, which include strict limitations on advanced AI chips, cloud access, and model weights. According to the spokesperson, these restrictions will create significant barriers and hinder normal trade practices for third parties doing business with China.

Despite significant pushback from U.S. technology firms and industry groups voicing their concerns, the Biden administration has moved forward with the rapid implementation of these new measures. This has created disturbances in international trade, contravened market regulations, and potentially destabilized the global economic framework, all while stifling technological advancement worldwide. The spokesperson pointed out that these measures not only affect China but also have detrimental effects on businesses operating within the U.S. itself.

China, AI, Exports