US blocks some Intel, Qualcomm exports to China over Beijing's objections

The U.S. on Tuesday revoked some of Intel and Qualcomm's licenses to export to China over national security concerns, a move that the Chinese government complained was unnecessary and excessive.

Intel didn't disclose the name of the Chinese customer, although Reuters reported Tuesday that the U.S. revoked licenses that had previously allowed companies like Intel and Qualcomm to ship chips used in laptops and handsets to sanctioned Chinese telecommunications equipment maker Huawei.

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