US lawmakers are advancing efforts to incorporate three China-focused export control measures into the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), marking a significant escalation in the technology rivalry between Washington and Beijing.
The move seeks to harden restrictions on Chinese access to leading-edge semiconductor chips and critical chipmaking equipment through statutory law rather than temporary executive orders.
Beijing has condemned the legislative push, warning that it would lead to "arbitrary disruption and damage" to global supply chains.
Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian stated on Tuesday that the artificial severing and forced restructuring of these networks would entail enormous costs and harm all parties involved.
The remarks underscore the growing friction as the US attempts to lock in technological containment strategies.
The development adds to a cycle of reciprocal trade and technology restrictions.