Huawei Founder Waves Off Impact of US Chip Curbs as Trade Talks Proceed

Huawei Technologies founder and chief executive Ren Zhengfei dismissed the impact of US export restrictions on China in a front-page People's Daily article, wading into one of the key topics dogging Washington-Beijing trade negotiations.

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Mr. Ren, one of the country's most recognizable business figures, told the Communist Party's official newspaper he was not worried about Washington's efforts to cut off the flow of US technology to China's chip sector. Domestic companies could resort to means such as chip packaging or stacking to achieve results similar to that from advanced semiconductor technology.

Mr. Ren also expressed confidence in the interview that China can make breakthroughs in artificial intelligence (AI) and software, particularly in an increasingly open-source environment. The US has put restrictions on chip design programs for Chinese firms, though Washington could also remove those pending the outcome of talks.