US Export Controls on China Have Loopholes and Uneven Enforcement

America is imposing export controls to stop China from getting advanced technology, but allies like South Korea and Taiwan have secured carve-outs.

There is limited coordination between the US and allies on export controls, resulting in inconsistent rules and enforcement.

National export control agencies often lack resources and expertise to effectively police the rules.

Loopholes allow Chinese firms to still access some restricted tech, like Huawei using Korean memory chips.

The patchwork system of uneven rules and enforcement may not actually keep high tech out of China's hands as intended.