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Beijing has moved to shield its chip industry legally: Premier Li Qiang signed a State Council decree with revised rules on protecting chip designs, the South China Morning Post reported on Monday, part of the self-sufficiency drive under US export controls.
China is pursuing technological self-sufficiency in semiconductors while US export controls restrict its access to advanced chip technology. Rules for the sector are issued by the State Council, China's cabinet, whose decrees are signed by the premier.
Premier Li Qiang signed a State Council decree promulgating revised regulations on the protection of chip designs, the South China Morning Post reported on Monday. Beijing presents the step as a push for technological self-sufficiency while US export controls restrict its semiconductor sector.