China denounced a move by the U.S. Commerce Department to expand its entity list of Chinese companies, which are restricted from doing business with U.S. firms. “We urge the United States to correct its mistakes,' said the foreign ministry spokesman.
China on Monday denounced a move by the U.S. Commerce Department to expand its so-called entity list of Chinese companies, which are restricted from doing business with U.S. firms, for alleged human rights abuses in the Xinjian Uighur Autonomous region.
“We urge the United States to correct its mistakes, withdraw the relevant decisions, and stop interfering in China’s internal affairs,” said foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian. “China will continue to take all necessary measures to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises and safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests.”
The U.S. added dozens of Chinese firms to this last fall amid a battle over trade that had grown to encompass concerns over U.S. technological dominance, especially in the context of the race to build ever more powerful artificial intelligence.
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