China drafts sanctions list covering 63 tech sectors in retaliation against US

Since former US President Donald Trump launched a tariff war during his first term, Washington has steadily expanded restrictions on Chinese access to advanced technologies. These controls target semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, aerospace systems, supercomputers, and other dual-use technologies—items that can serve both civilian and military purposes. The export controls aim to slow China’s progress in high-end manufacturing and frontier science. In response, Beijing has drafted a comprehensive sanctions list covering 63 technology sectors. The list is designed to counter US-led restrictions from Washington and its allies. China’s rapid advances in several of these fields suggest the country is pushing back against the pressure. The proposed sanctions indicate a shift from defensive measures to a more assertive strategy. Details on when the list will be implemented or which specific entities will be targeted remain unclear.