China retaliates in tech war with export controls, AI shielding; Europe caught in crossfire

China is escalating its response to US export controls by restricting raw material exports and shielding its domestic AI sector, marking a shift from passive recipient to active retaliator. The move intensifies the tech war, with Europe facing collateral damage. The full scope of China's countermeasures and their impact on global supply chains remains uncertain.

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