In this file photo dated Feb 23, 2023, technicians work in the workshop of optical chips at a chip company in Quanzhou, Fujian province. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

BEIJING - Any actions that go against market principles and sever the global semiconductor market will not only undermine the rights and interests of Chinese enterprises but also weigh on those from other countries, including the United States, China's Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.

Spokesperson He Yadong made the remarks at a press conference in response to a media query on attempts by the US Department of Commerce to assess the dependence of its semiconductor supply chain on chips made by China.

The semiconductor industry is highly globalized, and those actions will disrupt the stability of global industry and supply chains, He said.

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"China will closely follow the trends and impact of relevant US actions and firmly safeguard China's own rights and interests," He said.