On the 16th local time, the US Department of Commerce announced that American companies will be banned from selling parts, goods, software and technology to ZTE for the next seven years. A big blow to ZTE.

For a time, 'chip' became a hot word in the circle of friends, and ZTE's 'core' disease made many people follow the pain.

Sino-us trade frictions have lasted for 30 days since US President Donald Trump announced punitive tariffs on a variety of Chinese goods on March 23.

Is this move by the United States in the name of 'US national security' really just to compete with China on trade?

The ulterior motive for banning sales actually stems from the panic of the United States over the rise of China's science and technology.

'Trade war'? The US is fighting technology

The Wall Street Journal recently published an article pointing out the real crossfire area of the two countries' 'trade war' : the science and technology field.

In the trade war with China, the U.S. tech sector is under fire.

If you think the trade war between China and the United States is just about steel and soybeans, think again:

If you think the rising economic tensions between the U.S. and China are all to do with commodities like steel and  soybeans, think again. The tech sector is very much in the crossfire.

If you think the trade war between China and the United States is only about goods like steel and soybeans, you need to think again, because the technology sector is in a firefight.

The Trump administration is concerned about the technological advantages of these Chinese science and technology companies:

Besides the generally negative tone of U.S.-China trade relations,  the Trump administration is also worried about ZTE and Huawei’s growing technological edge:  The two companies led the world in patent applications in 2017,  according to the World Intellectual Property Organization.

In addition to the negative tone of Sino-US trade relations, the Trump administration is also concerned about the growing technological advantage of ZTE and Huawei: According to the World Intellectual Property Organization, the two companies led the world in the number of patent applications in 2017.

The United States is concerned about Chinese technology companies developing 5G

What worries the United States in particular? The article pointed out: It is the 5G technology of these scientific enterprises. This is likely to make the United States lag behind in communication technology and can only rely on Chinese science and technology enterprises in the future:

A specific concern is that their massive investment in next-generation mobile-network technology, known as 5G,  could leave American wireless carriers with no choice but to use Chinese technology in future.

One specific concern is that their massive investments in 5G could leave U.S. wireless carriers dependent on Chinese technology in the future.

The article said that this is the same as the US government's intervention in the acquisition of Qualcomm, which is concerned about its own development of 5G: The move against ZTE is consistent with the U.S. government’s decision last month to block Singapore-based Broadcom ’s  proposed takeover of Qualcomm, on the grounds it would undermine U.S. strength in 5G technology.

Last month, the United States government blocked Singapore-based Broadcom's bid to acquire Qualcomm on the grounds that it would undermine America's advantage in 5G technology, which is actually a pattern of sanctions against ZTE.

Dissatisfied with 'Made in China 2025', ZTE is trying to play a big game

The New York Times said that the United States has long eyed China's 2025 and wants to play a big game with China in cutting-edge technology, trying to prevent China from dominating some technology industries:

Chinese tech companies are banned from buying American parts

The article reads:

That trade clash now centers heavily on cutting-edge technology. The Trump administration accuses China of using  coercion and illicit means to obtain American technology. In particular,  it has criticized an industrial plan known as Made in China 2025 that seeks to make China a world leader in industries  like robotics, electric cars and medical devices.

For now, the trade conflict is largely focused on cutting-edge technology. The Trump administration, which has accused China of using coercion and illegal means to acquire American technology, has been particularly critical of the Made in China 2025 industrial plan. The plan seeks to make China a world leader in areas such as robotics, electric vehicles and medical devices.

In a bid to stop China from dominating these industries,  the White House has proposed limiting American exports of semiconductors and advanced machinery to the country. That  could happen through new investment restrictions, which are slated to be announced in the coming months.

The White House has sought to prevent China from dominating those industries, proposing restrictions on American exports of semiconductors and advanced machinery to China. This is likely to be achieved through new investment restrictions, which will be announced in the coming months.

The New York Times also said that China has made considerable progress in some areas such as artificial intelligence in recent years:

While China has long been viewed as the lower-cost producer for technology companies in the United States,  it has in recent years gained considerable ground in areas like artificial intelligence. Last year,  China unveiled a plan to become the world leader in artificial intelligence and create an industry worth $150 billion to  its economy by 2030.

While China has long been seen as a low-cost producer for U.S. tech companies, it has made considerable progress in areas such as artificial intelligence in recent years. Last year, China unveiled plans to become a world leader in artificial intelligence, turning it into a $150 billion industry by 2030.

The US media Axios also published an article saying that this is due to the panic about Chinese technology: the United States is panicked about the threat of Chinese technology.

Does the US really have the upper hand by sanctioning Chinese science and technology companies?

Hurt people will hurt themselves, the United States this time to ZTE, many American media evaluation, that is to lift a stone, hit their own feet!