Chipping away at ties: China slams US AI chip curbs, vows retaliation against ‘bullying’

China has strongly criticised the US for its warnings against using Chinese AI chips, labelling the actions as protectionism that disrupts global tech supply chains. The US government's guidelines caution firms about potential export control violations when using semiconductors, particularly Huawei's Ascend AI chips. Beijing vowed to protect its interests amid ongoing US efforts to restrict China's access to advanced semiconductors.