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China strongly deplores and firmly opposes the US Department of Defense’s sanctions on sure Chinese research establishments, stated a spokesperson of China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) on Wednesday, vowing “necessary measures” to safeguard professional rights and pursuits of Chinese research establishments and guarantee regular exchanges and cooperation in science and know-how.
The US aspect has saved broadening the idea of nationwide safety, arbitrarily erecting discriminatory limitations, and politicizing, weaponizing, and instrumentalizing scientific research cooperation, which hinders exchanges and collaboration between Chinese and US scientific research communities and runs counter to the worldwide development of cooperation in science, know-how, and innovation, the spokesperson stated in an announcement on MOFCOM’s web site.
“China urges the US to stop smearing Chinese research institutions without grounds, correct its wrongdoings as soon as possible, and provide fair, just, and non-discriminatory treatment to Chinese research institutions. China will take necessary measures to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese research institutions and ensure normal exchanges and cooperation in science and technology,” the spokesperson stated.