China is urging Washington to correct its wrongdoing after the US issued a guidance seeking to globally restrict the use of Chinese advanced computing chips, including Huawei Ascend AI chips, the Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday.
"Any organization or individual implementing or assisting in the enforcement of these US restrictions will risk violating Chinese laws and regulations, including the anti-foreign sanctions law, and shall bear corresponding legal liabilities," said a spokesperson for the ministry.
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The US' measures represent a blatant example of unilateral bullying and protectionist practices. They severely undermine the stability of global semiconductor supply chains and deny other nations the right to develop advanced computing chips and high-tech industries such as artificial intelligence, the spokesperson said.
The spokesperson noted that innovation-driven development and win-win cooperation remain the prevailing trend of the times. China urges the US to immediately rectify its erroneous practices, comply with international economic and trade rules, and respect other nations' rights to technological development.
"China supports global enterprises in deepening technology collaboration based on market principles to achieve mutual benefit, jointly advancing technological innovation for the benefit of people worldwide," the spokesperson said. "China will closely monitor the implementation of US measures and take resolute actions to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests."
Firm opposition
On Tuesday, Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed China's firm opposition to the United States' unilateral bullying practice of attempting to impose a comprehensive blockade on the country's chip industry during talks with President of Asia Society Kyung-wha Kang in Beijing.
Wang's remarks follows progress of the high-level economic and trade talks between Beijing and Washington, which he said further demonstrates that equal dialogue, mutual respect, and properly addressing each other's legitimate concerns are in the shared interests of both countries.
He reiterated that China's policy toward the US is consistent and stable, underpinned by the three principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation.
Noting the Asia-Pacific as both a convergence point for shared interests and a focal point of contradictions and differences between the two countries, Wang proposed prioritizing positive interaction in the region as a pathway to build a right way of getting along with each other and find effective means to achieve win-win cooperation.
China advocates practicing true multilateralism and open regionalism, and seeks to build the greatest common denominator of unity and cooperation to jointly address global challenges, he added.
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Wang also acknowledged the Asia Society for its role in facilitating Sino-US dialogue and mutual understanding, expressing hope for its continued efforts in bridging gaps and promoting a correct understanding of China among the American public.
