China initiated two investigations into the U.S. semiconductor sector, one for alleged dumping of analog IC chips and another for discriminatory practices against Chinese chipmakers. These actions precede trade talks between U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in Madrid. The probes follow the U.S. adding 23 Chinese companies to an entity list. These moves highlight ongoing trade tensions between the two nations, despite previous attempts to de-escalate via negotiations.

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