China petitions WTO as more countries promise semiconductor sanctions

Countries like the United States (opens in new tab) have been making efforts to introduce sanctions against China regarding the production of semiconductors. It seems these have finally taken their toll, as Reuters (opens in new tab) reports China has launched a dispute at the World Trade Organisation against the measures that have been put in place to control the export of semiconductor chips.

The regulations against China passed by the United States in October have already seen suppliers halt business with China over national security (opens in new tab). There’s no surprise that the global super power is pushing back, with China’s commerce ministry stating that the sanctions have “threatened the stability of the global industrial supply chains”.

source: gamezpot.com