China retaliates against San Diego’s Shield AI in tariff war

China retaliates against San Diego’s Shield AI in tariff war

A San Diego-based artificial intelligence company was added Wednesday to China’s blacklist as part of its escalating trade war with the U.S.

Shield AI, one of San Diego’s most valuable venture-backed organizations, was among six companies added to China’s Unreliable Entities List. The distinction from China’s commerce ministry prevents companies from sourcing parts, operating, investing or visiting the country.

China had already targeted several other San Diego firms on Friday. Like…

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