The United States blacklisted 12 Chinese entities.
The United States blacklisted a total of 27 entities, including 12 in China, for what it called national security concerns.
The United States has blacklisted 12 Chinese groups involved in quantum computing and other high-tech technologies, claiming that they pose a risk to the Chinese People’s Liberation Army’s access to vital American technologies.
According to the Financial Times, the move, which makes it almost impossible for US companies to sell technologies to companies on the list, targeted a total of 27 entities, including 12 in China and two affiliates in Japan and Singapore. In addition to quantum computing, the list includes companies in the semiconductor and aerospace industries.
The US Department of Commerce said eight Chinese groups were specifically targeted to prevent them from gaining access to quantum-sensitive technology, arguing that they could help the Chinese military launch anti-covert and anti-submarine programs. Improve and facilitate efforts to break US encryption.
According to the British newspaper, these measures are the latest attempt by the Biden government to make it more difficult for China to access advanced technologies with military applications. Last month, US intelligence officials warned US companies about China’s efforts to gain access to technology in areas such as quantum computing and artificial intelligence.
