The administration’s efforts to restrict the flow of American technology to China has triggered objections from companies, who say it undermines their ability to compete on a global scale. And some American companies say they may begin to do more research and development outside the United States to avoid running afoul of the administration’s stricter China rules. has provided products and services in the global marketplace for decades.”The potential U.S. restrictions have gotten China’s attention. “It would expose certain U.S. officials’ ignorance in science and technology, disregard of the market principle, and anxiety with China’s development,” he said during a briefing. “It will be another example of the U.S. using political means to undermine bilateral commercial cooperation and wantonly oppress China.”

Source: International New York Times February 18, 2020 17:05 UTC