New US sanctions will deal heavy blow to China's chip sector

But Washington may find it difficult to convince allies to adopt similar measures

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BEIJING - The Biden administration's new restrictions on semiconductor exports to China will deal a serious blow to the country's ability to develop its chip industry, and could potentially slow down development of its wider tech sector.

But analysts also expect Washington to face an uphill challenge in convincing its allies to follow suit with crippling measures of their own, given China's preponderance in the global semiconductor industry.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on October 12, 2022, with the headline New US sanctions will deal heavy blow to China's chip sector. Subscribe