China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has expressed strong opposition to new regulations proposed by the United States that aim to restrict the use of connected vehicles and related technologies from China.
On Monday, the U.S. unveiled proposed regulations that would limit the use of software and hardware associated with connected vehicle technology, particularly those originating from China. In response, MOFCOM issued a press release on Wednesday criticizing these measures.
“For years, the U.S. has levied high tariffs on Chinese cars, barred them from participation in government procurement, and introduced discriminatory subsidy policies,” MOFCOM stated.
The ministry accused the U.S. of citing unfounded “national security concerns” to slander Chinese vehicle technology, labeling it as potentially insecure, and imposing further restrictions within the U.S. market. MOFCOM asserted that these actions lack factual basis and violate the principles of market economy and fair competition, describing them as a typical case of protectionism.
MOFCOM emphasized that such measures have severely impacted normal cooperation between China and the U.S. in the field of connected vehicles, distorted the global automotive industry supply chain, and will ultimately harm American consumers. “These practices constitute economic coercion, as they reflect an attempt by the U.S. government to interfere with business cooperation,” the ministry said.
China has urged the U.S. to stop generalizing national security issues and to immediately withdraw the proposed restrictive measures. MOFCOM added that China will take necessary actions to resolutely safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises.
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China opposes U.S. proposed regulations on connected vehicles
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