According to @rovercrc, China has demanded that the U.S. lift AI chip export restrictions as part of a trade deal, although the post does not include an accompanying official government document or statement (source: X post by @rovercrc, Aug 10, 2025). U.S. AI chip export controls on China were imposed and tightened by the U.S. Department of Commerce in October 2023, targeting advanced GPUs used for AI, which has constrained shipments of high-end Nvidia and AMD accelerators to China (source: U.S. Department of Commerce press release, Oct 17, 2023; Reuters, Oct 17, 2023). For crypto traders, the AI narrative sector including RNDR, FET, TAO, and GRT is thematically linked to AI compute headlines and is commonly tracked during policy-related AI chip news (source: Binance Research coverage of AI-related crypto sectors, 2023–2024).

According to Stock Talk (@stocktalkweekly), the China Commerce Ministry has confirmed that it plans to engage with the US on trade, emphasizing that discussions will be equitable and mutually beneficial while safeguarding national interests and upholding principles (source: Stock Talk, May 6, 2025). For crypto traders, this statement reduces immediate escalation risk in US-China trade tensions, which historically trigger volatility in both traditional and digital asset markets. A stable trade outlook could support short-term risk appetite for major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, as cross-border capital flows remain steady.