U.S. chips are ‘no longer safe’ to buy, Chinese industry bodies say 

The associations, which represent key sectors such as telecommunications, the digital economy, automotive, and semiconductors, cautioned that these chips are now considered “no longer safe” for use by Chinese firms.

The groups representing over 6,400 companies across multiple industries—released similarly worded statements expressing concerns over the safety and reliability of U.S. semiconductor products.

According to a report by Reuters, they did not provide specific details on why the chips were considered unsafe, the statements reflect growing unease over the ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and China.

The Internet Society of China, one of the organizations involved, has urged domestic companies to reconsider procuring U.S. chips and to expand cooperation with chip manufacturers from other countries and regions.

The society further emphasized that local firms should “proactively” seek chips produced by both domestic and foreign-owned companies based in China.

“We must carefully evaluate the risks of relying on foreign chips, the U.S. export controls have caused substantial harm to the development of China’s internet industry,” the Internet Society of China stated on its official WeChat account. 

“The export of gallium, germanium, antimony, and superhard materials to the United States shall not be permitted,” China’s commerce ministry stated.

This retaliation underscores the escalating trade and technological tensions between the two countries, with both sides targeting industries critical to future technologies.

The new restrictions are expected to further disrupt global supply chains, forcing companies to adapt to rapidly shifting regulations.