China opposes US restrictions on supply of Huawei computer chips

China strongly opposes new US export controls that affect the supply of computer chips to the Chinese telecommunications company Huawei. This is stated in a statement released Sunday by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, reports Trend compared to TASS.

"China has taken note of the new US export control rules for Huawei. China strongly opposes it," the statement said.

According to the document, "the American side uses national forces under the pretext of so-called national security, abuses export control measures and therefore exerts constant pressure and restricts private companies in other countries". "It violates market principles and fair competition, the basic rules of international trade and economic relations, it is a serious threat to the security of global production and supply chains. It does not violate only business interests China and the United States, but also the interests of other countries, "the statement said.

The report says that "the PRC calls on the United States to immediately stop bad deeds and begin to create the conditions for normal trade and cooperation between businesses [China and the United States]" . "China will take all necessary measures to protect the legitimate interests of Chinese enterprises," said the document.

Office of Industry and Security of the US Department of Commerce. The United States, responsible for export controls, announced on Friday that new restrictions will be necessary to force foreign companies using US technology or semiconductor manufacturing software to obtain special licenses for the supply of Huawei computer chips. According to US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo, the United States "will continue to impose restrictions on the export of most US technology to Huawei and related companies that threaten national security and the international stability of the United States. "