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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
BEIJING, May 21 (Xinhua) — China’s Ministry of Commerce on Wednesday described the U.S. attempt to impose a global ban on advanced Chinese computer chips as a typical act of “unilateral bullying and protectionism” that seriously undermines global semiconductor production and supply chains.
The Chinese side took into account that the US Department of Commerce recently issued a guideline that, under the pretext of so-called “violations of US export controls,” was intended to impose a ban on the use of advanced Chinese computer chips, including Huawei Ascend-specific chips, worldwide, an official representative of the Chinese Ministry of Commerce said.
The move by the United States deprives other countries of the right to develop advanced computer chips and high-tech industries such as artificial intelligence, a statement from a spokesman for China’s Ministry of Commerce said.
By abusing export controls to contain and oppress China, the United States violates international law and basic norms of international relations, seriously harms the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises, and harms China’s development interests, the official said.
The Chinese side draws special attention to the fact that such measures by the United States may constitute restrictions of a discriminatory nature against Chinese companies. And any organizations and individuals who implement or assist in the implementation of these measures will certainly be held legally liable on suspicion of violating Chinese laws and regulations, the Ministry of Commerce warned.
As the official representative of the department noted, innovative development and mutually beneficial cooperation are the dominant global trends. The Chinese side urges the United States to immediately correct its erroneous actions, comply with international trade and economic rules, and respect the right of other countries to scientific and technological development, the official representative emphasized.
The Chinese side will closely monitor the development of the situation regarding the US measures and take decisive measures to protect its legitimate rights and interests, the official representative added. -0-