U.S. Expands Export Blacklist to Curb Chinese Military Technology Access

In a strategic move to limit China's access to advanced technology, the United States has added 80 organizations and companies to its export blacklist, primarily targeting entities believed to be involved in military applications. Announced by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), this action reinforces ongoing efforts to prevent the transfer of cutting-edge computing capabilities to foreign adversaries.

Among the newly blacklisted entities, over 50 are based in China, with others located in countries including Iran, Taiwan, Pakistan, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates. The BIS stated that these restrictions are aimed at organizations acting "contrary to U.S. national security and foreign policy." The focus is on hindering China's progress in high-performance computing, quantum technologies, advanced artificial intelligence, and hypersonic weaponry.

Notably, six subsidiaries of Inspur Group, a major Chinese cloud computing service provider, were included in the list for their alleged roles in advancing supercomputing projects for the Chinese military. The Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence also found itself on the blacklist, expressing shock at the decision. The academy condemned the action as unfounded and called for its retraction.

China's Foreign Ministry has sharply criticized the U.S. export controls, asserting that they violate international law and disrupt global supply chains. The ministry emphasized the detrimental impact these restrictions have on international relations and urged the U.S. to cease politicizing trade and technology issues.