Cutting through an overload of information to get to the heart of the story.
This is The Point.
On May the 12th, the Bureau of Industry and Security under the U.S.
Commerce Department issued guidance, just friendly guidance,
stating that using Huawei's most advanced AI chips,
quote-unquote, anywhere in the world may be in violation of U.S. export controls.
China immediately condemned the move,
vowing to take resolute measures to protect the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies.
Days later, the U.S. removed the line about anywhere in the world but still warns,
quote-unquote,
all persons and companies in the U.S. and abroad against using PRC-produced advanced chips.
What does this move mean for businesses and the AI sector around the world?
Will it succeed in containing China's data?
or has that train already left the station?
And how can companies respond to Washington's latest threats and intimidation?
Welcome to this edition of The Point with me, Li Xin, an opinion show coming to you from Beijing.
Joining me from Pittsburgh, the U.S.,
is Anthony Moretti, associate professor at Robert Morris University.
From the Chinese capital, Zhang Fan, associate professor at Beijing Normal University.
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