The US abuses chip controls to disrupt the semiconductor supply chain; the Ministry of Commerce expresses clear opposition.

At a regular press conference held by the Ministry of Commerce, spokesperson He Yongqian responded to relevant U.S. trade control measures against China, clarifying China's clear stance on two major hot issues: semiconductor export controls and the imposition of tariffs and restrictions under various pretexts.

1. Refuting U.S. Abuse of Chip Export Controls and Concerns over Global Semiconductor Industrial Chain Security

Regarding the U.S. Department of Commerce's move to further block "regulatory loopholes" related to chips and tighten export controls, He Yongqian pointed out that the U.S. side has long abused export control policies under the pretext of national security. Such unilateral control measures not only unreasonably harm the legitimate operating rights and interests of Chinese enterprises and disrupt their normal international layout, but also disrupt international economic and trade rules, causing a substantial impact on the smooth operation of the global semiconductor industrial chain and supply chain. China has always firmly opposed the above trade protectionist practices, urges the U.S. side to abandon the erroneous approach of overstretching the concept of national security, promptly abolish various discriminatory control policies against China, and safeguard the resilience and stability of the global semiconductor industry supply chain.

2. Disagreeing with U.S. Tariff Barriers Based on False Pretexts and Calling for Steady Advancement of Bilateral Economic and Trade Cooperation

In response to inquiries about the U.S. plan to impose additional tariffs on relevant economies and implement unilateral trade restrictions based on the so-called "forced labor," the spokesperson reiterated China's consistent position. China firmly resists all unilateral trade barriers introduced based on false rhetoric and opposes unreasonable measures such as imposing tariffs and entry restrictions on China under this guise. China has previously made solemn representations to the U.S. side on this matter on multiple occasions. China expects the U.S. side to abandon trade protectionist thinking, act in the spirit of pragmatic communication, meet China halfway, properly manage economic and trade differences, and work together to ensure the steady and orderly development of China-U.S. economic and trade relations.