China firmly rejects U.S. chip export controls: FM

(ECNS) -- We firmly reject U.S. chip export controls targeting China, said Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on Tuesday.

According to media reports, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said the U.S. will take the strongest possible action to protect national security when asked about how the Commerce Department will respond to Huawei’s chip-making breakthroughs.

“We have made clear our position on U.S. chip export controls targeting China on multiple occasions. Such abuse of export control measures seriously harms Chinese companies’ legitimate rights and interests, destabilizes global chip industrial and supply chains, violates the principles of market economy and fair competition, and serves no one’s interests,” Mao said.

Mao stressed that the U.S. needs to act on its commitments of not seeking a decoupling from China and not seeking to halt China’s economic development.

“We will be watching closely relevant developments and resolutely defend our legitimate rights and interests,” she said.