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Aug 2023
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China responds to US President Biden's s...

Bbc World Service
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US President Joe Biden will ban some US investment into Chinese quantum computing, advanced chips and artificial intelligence sectors, as it boosts efforts to stop China’s military from accessing American technology and capital. We hear how China have responded to the restrictions and what this means for their future economic relationship. Entertainment gia ... Show More
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