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The recent additions bring the total to 80 entities worldwide on the U.S. Commerce Department's "entity list." These companies face strict restrictions, including prohibitions on U.S. firms doing business with them without explicit government approval. Among those sanctioned are firms involved in quantum computing development, military modernization, and silicon chip manufacturing.
Specifically, six subsidiaries of China's Inspur Group, a major cloud computing provider, and companies supplying components to Huawei and its affiliates were targeted. The move reflects growing U.S. concerns over China’s rapid technological advancements, particularly in quantum computing and AI, which could have military and geopolitical implications.