# China warns U.S. against new chip export controls

> Beijing opposes tighter semiconductor restrictions as Congress pushes back on Nvidia sales and questions Commerce Secretary Lutnick's oversight.
- Title: China warns U.S. against new chip export controls · CBS News
- Summary: Beijing opposes tighter semiconductor restrictions as Congress pushes back on Nvidia sales and questions Commerce Secretary Lutnick's oversight.
- Keywords: china, united states, semiconductors, nvidia, jensen huang, export controls, commerce department, howard lutnick, artificial intelligence, CBS News
- Source: CBS News — https://cbsnews.com/news/china-us-export-controls-chips-nvidia-huang-scandal
- Published: 2026-11-13T15:19:38+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: china, united states, semiconductors, nvidia, jensen huang, export controls, commerce department, howard lutnick, artificial intelligence, news
## China opposes tighter chip controls
China's foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning warned Friday against new U.S. export restrictions on semiconductors, saying they disrupt global supply chains and serve no party's interests.

> China has consistently opposed the abuse of export control measures, which disrupts the stability of global industrial and supply chains and serves no party's interests.
## Huang scandal triggers oversight questions
Jensen Huang resigned Thursday after admitting to an affair with Alice Huang, a former senior executive at Singapore-based Megaspeed. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick faces criticism over his ties to Chinese companies and friendship with Huang.
## Congress seeks stricter export limits
House Speaker Mike Johnson said there is growing consensus in Congress for further tightening controls on chip exports to China.
## Key takeaway

China warned the U.S. against new chip export controls after Jensen Huang's resignation from Nvidia amid an affair scandal involving alleged Chinese intelligence ties.