U.S. nervous about 'flood' of older-generation chips from China

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People shop during Black Friday sales in Chicago. Older-generation chips are used in everything from consumer electronics to electric vehicles. © Reuters

KEN MORIYASU, Nikkei Asia diplomatic correspondent

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. is attempting to reduce its reliance on older-generation semiconductors from China, adding another layer of defense after months of attempting to restrict China's access to advanced chip technology.

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