China vows to use anti-sanctions law if US ban on Huawei chips enforced

As Washington’s new guidelines target the Chinese tech giant, Beijing warns it will closely monitor entities that help enforce the embargo

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Published: 12:32pm, 21 May 2025Updated: 5:36pm, 21 May 2025

Beijing has vowed to hit back at the United States’ attempts to ban Chinese-made chips – particularly those from domestic flagship firm Huawei Technologies – warning of legal repercussions if the guidelines are enforced.

The Ministry of Commerce has called Washington’s measures to prohibit the use of Chinese chips a “typical” act of “unilateral bullying and protectionism”, according to a statement on Wednesday.

“The US has abused export controls to suppress China, which is a violation of international laws and the principles of international relations. This severely harms the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises and undermines China’s development interests.”

Organisations or individuals who enforce – or assist in implementing – Washington’s measures would face legal consequences under China’s anti-sanction law, the ministry warned.

Passed in 2021, the Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law stipulates that any entity involved in applying sanctions to China will be subject to prosecution and liable to pay compensation for losses incurred.

Beijing would closely monitor the US measures and take bold actions to defend its interests, the ministry said.

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