The U.S. government warned of a response, saying it would “take necessary measures” to the U.S. government’s massive sanctions on Chinese companies for reasons such as support for modernization of the Chinese military and violation of sanctions against Iran.
On the 3rd, China’s Ministry of Commerce issued a statement in the name of a spokesperson, saying, “Recently, the United States has expanded national security, abused export sanctions, and sanctioned Chinese companies for reasons related to Russia, the military, and Iran.” Under the pretext of safeguarding international order and national security, we practice unilateralism and protectionism, and we suppress and restrain companies and organizations in each country, including China.”
“This is an act that disrupts normal commercial transactions between countries, and is a typical act of economic bullying and market distortion,” the Ministry of Commerce said. and hinders development,” he stressed.
“China strongly opposes this,” he said, “and the United States must immediately correct its wrongdoing and immediately stop its groundless suppression of Chinese companies.”
“China will take necessary measures to resolutely safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises,” he added.
On the 2nd (local time), the U.S. Department of Commerce placed 28 Chinese companies, including AIF Global Logistics and Galaxy Electronics, on a list of export sanctions for reasons such as supporting the modernization of the Chinese military, violating sanctions against Iran, and monitoring its citizens.
Regarding the US sanctions, the Chinese Foreign Ministry also expressed strong opposition.
Speaking at a regular briefing on the 3rd, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Maoning said, “The US is another example of suppressing Chinese companies with all kinds of excuses and means.” We will support them to protect their rights and interests according to the law.”
Spokesperson Mao also said, “We will respect the basic facts, abandon ideological prejudice, stop abusing all kinds of pretexts to suppress Chinese enterprises without grounds, and provide fair, fair and non-discriminatory treatment to Chinese enterprises’ management.” I urge you to do it,” he said.
Source: Donga