These sectors include semiconductors, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence.

This move follows over a year of careful consideration and deliberation. The newly finalized regulations prohibit certain investments in these critical industries and mandate that the US government be informed of others. The primary objective is to prevent American resources and expertise from bolstering China's capabilities in technologies that could enhance its military prowess.

The regulations underscore a strategic effort by the US to curtail China's potential military advancements that may arise from access to American innovations and financial support. By introducing these measures, the US aims to safeguard its own national security interests while curbing any support that might contribute to Beijing's technological advancements in crucial domains.