US is urging chipmaking allies like Japan, Netherlands to tighten restrictions on China

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The Biden administration is urging Japan and the Netherlands to strengthen restrictions on exports of chipmaking equipment to China. This follows revelations that Huawei and SMIC developed their chip using tech from 2 US suppliers The US and China have been engaged in a tech war over fears that China may develop a powerful AI for its army. The US has been pressuring its allies to impose hard sanctions on Chinese tech companies and businesses. Image Credit: Reuters The United States is urging Japan and the Netherlands to strengthen restrictions on exports of chipmaking equipment to China, citing worries over...