US Officials Urge Stricter Chip Controls to Limit China's Advances

US lawmakers and experts have called for tighter export controls on computer chips. They made the appeal on Thursday, urging actions to slow China's semiconductor progress and prevent evasion of existing rules. The recommendations include increasing inspection staff and closing trade loopholes. Officials specifically suggested empowering the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) to lead this effort. The proposed measures would also target leading Chinese semiconductor firms and their US subsidiaries. The officials emphasized that cooperation with allies, such as the Netherlands and Japan, is crucial for the strategy's success.