China has expressed strong opposition to the United States’ recent decision to add 37 Chinese entities to its export control “entity list,” accusing Washington of abusing export control measures.
On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced the inclusion of these entities on the blacklist, citing alleged involvement in military activities and connections with Russia.
A spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Commerce released a statement on Friday, criticizing the U.S. for overextending the concept of national security and misusing export controls to suppress companies from other countries.
“The U.S. has seriously damaged the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies, undermined the security and stability of global industrial and supply chains, and impeded the recovery and development of the world economy,” the spokesperson said.
China urged the U.S. to “immediately stop its wrong practices,” stating that it will take necessary measures to “resolutely safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies.”
At a regular press briefing on Friday, Lin Jian, a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, told reporters that the U.S. fails to provide evidence when it seeks to suppress Chinese companies under the guise of “national security.”
Lin also emphasized that China and Russia are entitled to conduct normal economic and trade cooperation, which should not be disrupted or contained.
The latest move by the U.S. adds to the ongoing trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies. The inclusion of Chinese entities on the export control list could further strain bilateral relations and potentially disrupt global supply chains.
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China opposes U.S. adding Chinese entities to export control list
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