Business Brief (Sept. 15): China Hits Back at U.S. Tech Curbs
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China hits back at U.S. tech curbs with probes into American chips
The U.S. on Sept. 13 added over 20 Chinese entities to its “Entity List,” targeting industries like quantum technology, integrated circuits, semiconductors, and computer software. China’s Ministry of Commerce stated its firm opposition, accusing the U.S. of unilateralism and bullying under the guise of protecting international order and national security. On the evening of Sept. 13, the ministry announced an anti-dumping investigation into relevant analog chips imported from the U.S. and a separate anti-discrimination investigation into U.S. measures concerning its integrated circuit sector.
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- The U.S. added 20+ Chinese entities to its Entity List, prompting China to investigate U.S. chips and discrimination in integrated circuits.
- China’s economic growth slowed, with fixed-asset investment up just 0.5%, retail sales rising 3.4% in August, and industrial production growing 5.2%.
- Beijing targets 32.3 million annual auto sales in 2025 (+3% YoY), and a food safety standard will ban preservatives in pre-prepared foods.
- CMA CGM
- CMA CGM, a global shipping company, has stated that the impact of the U.S. Trade Representative's fees on China's maritime sector will be limited and will not be passed on to customers. This stance aligns with other major carriers like Maersk and COSCO.
- Maersk
- Maersk is a global shipping company mentioned in the article. Along with CMA CGM and COSCO, Maersk has stated that the impact of new U.S. fees on China's maritime sector will be limited and will not be passed on to customers.
- COSCO
- COSCO, a global shipping company, has announced its intention not to pass on the costs of new U.S. maritime fees to its customers. The company also stated that it does not anticipate withdrawing from its U.S. routes, despite the fees resulting from the Section 301 investigation into China's maritime sector.
- First eight months of 2025：
- China's fixed-asset investment grew just 0.5% year-on-year; real estate development investment fell nearly 13% and private investment declined.
- August 2025：
- Retail sales in China rose 3.4%, the slowest pace in 2025; industrial output expanded 5.2%, missing expectations.
- 2025：
- Eight Chinese government departments issued the Work Plan for Stabilizing Growth in the Automotive Industry (2025-2026), aiming to achieve annual auto sales of around 32.3 million vehicles.
- 2025：
- National food safety standard for pre-prepared foods passed review and will soon be released for public comment.
- 2025：
- The U.S. prepares to implement fees resulting from Section 301 investigation into China’s maritime sector.
- 2025：
- Expansion of the southbound Bond Connect moves a step closer, with expanded institutional investment in dim sum bonds not counting toward QDII quotas.
- 2025：
- The lithium-ion battery recycling sector in China faces stricter regulation; vehicle owners are now obligated to return batteries when scrapping cars.
- 2025：
- Mexico is considering imposing tariffs on products including automobiles.
- 2025：
- Albania has appointed an AI robot as a government minister for the first time globally.
- Sept. 13, 2025：
- The U.S. added over 20 Chinese entities to its 'Entity List,' targeting quantum technology, integrated circuits, semiconductors, and computer software.
- Evening of Sept. 13, 2025：
- China's Ministry of Commerce announced an anti-dumping investigation into relevant analog chips imported from the U.S. and a separate anti-discrimination investigation into U.S. measures concerning its integrated circuit sector.
- Sept. 14, 2025：
- Chinese and U.S. officials held talks in Madrid, Spain, on economic and trade issues.
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