The US Commerce Secretary recently downplayed the significance of a chip in an advanced Huawei phone, amid ongoing tensions between the US and China. The chip in question has been a focal point in the US-China trade war, with the US government expressing concerns over Huawei's ties to the Chinese government and potential security risks.
Despite the chip being touted as a technological advancement by Huawei, the US Commerce Secretary sought to diminish its importance, suggesting that it may not be as groundbreaking as claimed. This statement comes as part of the broader effort by the US to restrict Huawei's access to advanced technologies and components.