Q: On August 29, the United States Department of Commerce removed Intel Semiconductor (Dalian) Co., Ltd., Samsung China Semiconductor Co., Ltd., and SK Hynix Semiconductor (China) Ltd. from its Validated End-User (VEU) authorization list. What is China’s comment on this move?

A: China has taken note of the relevant developments. Semiconductors are a highly globalized industry that has developed over decades into a deeply interconnected ecosystem shaped by both market forces and business decisions. The U.S. move, driven by selfishness, has turned export controls into a tool and will cause a serious negative impact on the stability of global semiconductor industrial and supply chains. China expresses opposition to this move.

China urges the U.S. to immediately correct its wrongdoings and safeguard the security and stability of global industrial and supply chains. China will take necessary measures to firmly safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of its enterprises.