US to Tighten China Access Curbs to Advanced Chip Tech

The transcript discusses the Biden administration's tightening and expansion of export controls on advanced chips and chip-making equipment to limit Chinese access to U.S. technologies, potentially preventing their use by the Chinese military. It highlights efforts to close loopholes that Chinese procurement channels have exploited, such as using affiliates in third countries. The announcement of these measures is expected soon, coinciding with unrelated events in Beijing.

What is the primary goal of the Biden administration's new export controls?

• To improve relations with China

• To boost the US economy

• To prevent Chinese access to advanced technologies

• To increase chip production in the US

How have Chinese procurement channels bypassed US sanctions in the past?

• By negotiating directly with US companies

• By using affiliates in third countries

• By developing their own technologies

• By increasing domestic production

Which department is likely leading the effort to close loopholes in export controls?

• The State Department

• The Treasury Department

• The Commerce Department

• The Defense Department

When is the announcement of the new export control measures expected?

• In the next quarter

• By the end of the year

• Early next week

• Next month

What unrelated event is happening in Beijing at the same time as the expected announcement?

• A trade summit

• The Belt and Road initiative event

• A climate change conference

• A technology expo