China Calls New BIS Export Restrictions 'Malicious'
China's Foreign Ministry criticized recent measures by the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security to restrict exports of a range of items to China, saying Beijing "firmly" opposes the controls and "will resolutely defend our legitimate rights and interests."
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Asked by a reporter in Beijing how the BIS export controls differ from recent restrictions China has imposed on rare earths (see 2505090018), a ministry spokesperson said at a regular press conference May 30 that China’s export controls "are consistent with universal practices. Such measures are non-discriminatory and not targeted at any particular country. We stand ready to strengthen dialogue and cooperation on export control with relevant countries and regions and are committed to keeping global industrial and supply chains stable."
The spokesperson added: "What the U.S. does overstretches the concept of national security, politicizes and weaponizes trade and tech issues and are malicious attempts to block and suppress China."
BIS began last month sending is-informed letters to companies as part of an effort to restrict exports of a range of items that it believes are of strategic importance to China, including chip design software and civil aviation equipment (see 2505290038).