As memory prices keep climbing, understanding AI-driven demand, US–China controls, and input costs is essential for ...

On Jan. 6, 2026, the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China (MOFCOM) issued Announcement No. 1 [2026], introducing export controls on “Dual-Use Items” destined for Japan. Effective ...

The U.S. government restricts exports of some items that it deems a threat to national security or vital economic interests.

Chinese authorities have increased scrutiny on rare earth exports bound for Japan, as export volumes declined in December 2025 compared to the previous month. The move reflects Beijing's intent to ...

China’s commerce ministry said its key priorities this year include strengthening legal frameworks, improving export controls and enhancing risk prevention to safeguard supply chain resilience and ...

Tensions between China and Japan have entered a new and more volatile phase following Beijing’s decision to impose export controls on certain dual-use goods destined for Japan. On January 6, China ...

In this episode, we're joined by Chris McGuire for a conversation about AI and semiconductor export controls. We begin by discussing Chris' career path into AI and national security (1:55), then turn ...

In 2025, the ongoing contest between the United States and China moved from tariff skirmishes to a confrontation over strategic choke points. This 2025 export control showdown can be examined through ...

The American scientific, engineering, and biomedical enterprise has long been viewed as among the best in the world, and researchers have come from almost every country to study and work in the United ...

The 50 percent Rule drew praise for closing vital enforcement loopholes that had previously allowed Chinese firms to bypass US export restrictions through subsidiaries and affiliates. Under the rule, ...

Since the Cold War, governments including the United States have used trade restrictions to prevent or regulate the flow of advanced semiconductor technologies to potential rivals. China has been the ...

This week, Reuters reported that China has apparently built a prototype of an extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUV) system, a highly intricate machine used to produce cutting-edge AI chips that the ...