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Core Viewpoint - The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has initiated anti-dumping investigations against imported analog chips from the United States and has also launched an anti-discrimination investigation regarding U.S. measures in the integrated circuit sector, citing violations of WTO rules and harm to Chinese enterprises' legitimate rights and interests [2][6]. Group 1: Anti-Dumping Investigation - The anti-dumping investigation was initiated in response to applications from the domestic semiconductor industry, in accordance with Chinese laws and WTO regulations [3][4]. - The investigation covers general interface and gate driver chips imported from the U.S. Preliminary evidence indicates that from 2022 to 2024, the import volume of these products increased by 37%, while the import prices decreased by 52%, negatively impacting domestic product sales [4][8]. - The investigation period for dumping is set from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, while the period for assessing industry damage is from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2024 [8][9]. Group 2: Anti-Discrimination Investigation - The Ministry of Commerce has decided to launch an anti-discrimination investigation against U.S. measures in the integrated circuit sector, which are perceived as discriminatory and harmful to China's high-tech industries [6][26]. - The investigation will examine various U.S. measures, including tariffs imposed since 2018 and restrictions on exports of integrated circuit products and manufacturing equipment to China [27][28]. - The investigation is set to begin on September 13, 2025, and will typically last for three months, with the possibility of extension under special circumstances [30].