News of Washington targeting Chinese companies is a familiar storyline for social media users in China. However, the latest batch of US import restrictions still brought a fresh surprise by moving beyond advanced tech to everyday pantry staples, blacklisting Chinese snack producer ChaCha Food and frozen-dim-sum maker Synear Food. A wave of disbelief has swept through Chinese social media. Commenters said the decision was “ridiculous”, while sarcastically questioning how common Chinese food somehow became Washington’s newest national security threat. asked one commenter, referencing the products by ChaCha Food, which is known for its seasoned nuts and roasted seeds.