The Trump administration warned companies around the world that using Huawei AI chips could lead to penalties for breaching U.S. export controls. The U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security said it is “issuing guidance that using Huawei Ascend chips anywhere in the world violates US export controls,” because the chips allegedly contain U.S. technology. It’s unclear whether these measures would also apply to Chinese companies purchasing Huawei chips in China, considering they also face export bans on alternatives from companies like Nvidia. (FT)

China criticized the UK’s new trade deal with the United States, saying it would lead to the exclusion of Chinese companies from supply chains. The Chinese Foreign Ministry said that “cooperation between countries should not target or harm any third party.” The deal offers the UK some relief from tariffs as long as it complies with U.S. security measures, which include investigation of supply chains and company ownership, widely seen as targeting China. London rejected the charge, saying there is “no such thing as a veto on Chinese investment” in the deal. (THE GUARDIAN)