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How U.S. Firms Battled a Government Crackdown to Keep Tech Sales to China


Published on 2024-12-12 12:40:40 - The New York Times
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  • An intense struggle has unfolded in Washington between companies and officials over where to draw the line on selling technology to China.

The article from The New York Times, published on December 12, 2024, discusses the increasing scrutiny and regulatory actions by the U.S. government on American tech companies selling to Huawei, a Chinese telecommunications giant. Amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions, the U.S. has tightened export controls, particularly targeting technologies that could enhance Huawei's capabilities in 5G and other advanced tech sectors. The piece highlights how these restrictions are affecting U.S. companies, with some facing significant revenue losses due to the inability to sell to one of the world's largest markets. It also explores the broader implications for global tech supply chains, the potential for retaliatory measures from China, and the delicate balance the Biden administration is trying to strike between national security concerns and economic interests. Additionally, the article mentions ongoing investigations into whether some U.S. firms have circumvented existing export controls, potentially leading to further sanctions or fines.

Read the Full The New York Times Article at:
[ https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/12/us/politics/tech-sales-china-huawei.html ]
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