A spokesman for the Department of Commerce answered questions from reporters on the US Department of Defense's inclusion of some Chinese research institutions in the sanctions list

The Zhitong Finance App learned that the Ministry of Commerce reported on July 29 that a Ministry of Commerce press spokesperson answered questions from reporters about the US Department of Defense adding some Chinese research institutions to the sanctions list. The spokesperson said that the US side continues to generalize the concept of national security, artificially set up discriminatory barriers, politicize, weaponize, and instrumentalize scientific research cooperation, and hinder exchanges and cooperation between China and the US in the field of scientific research. This is contrary to the general trend of global cooperation in science and technology innovation. The Chinese side urges the US side to stop bashing Chinese scientific research institutions, correct erroneous practices as soon as possible, and provide fair, impartial and non-discriminatory treatment for Chinese scientific research institutions. The Chinese side will take necessary measures to protect the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese scientific research institutions and protect normal scientific and technological exchanges and cooperation.

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A spokesman for the Department of Commerce answered questions from reporters on the US Department of Defense's inclusion of some Chinese research institutions in the sanctions list

A reporter asked: On July 23, EST, the US Department of Defense updated and published the “List of Foreign Research Institutions Engaging in Problematic Activities” (1286 List), imposing listing sanctions on some Chinese research institutions. What comments does the Ministry of Commerce have on this?

A: We are aware of this situation. The Chinese side is strongly dissatisfied and resolutely opposed to this.

The US side continues to generalize the concept of national security, artificially set up discriminatory barriers, politicize, weaponize, and instrumentalize scientific research cooperation, and hinder exchanges and cooperation between China and the US in the field of scientific research. This runs counter to the general trend of global cooperation in science and technology innovation.

The Chinese side urges the US side to stop bashing Chinese scientific research institutions, correct erroneous practices as soon as possible, and provide fair, impartial and non-discriminatory treatment for Chinese scientific research institutions. The Chinese side will take necessary measures to protect the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese scientific research institutions and protect normal scientific and technological exchanges and cooperation.

This article was selected from the “Ministry of Commerce” official website, Zhitong Finance Editor: Feng Qiuyi.