China warns of retaliation over US trade-secret sanctions on 5 Chinese companies
( October 21, 2026, 02:46 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Five Chinese companies sanctioned by the US over allegations of trade-secret theft have received backing from China's Ministry of Commerce, which urged Washington to reverse the measures. In a statement on Tuesday, the ministry opposed the sanctions imposed Monday under the Protecting American Intellectual Property Act, saying the US had unfairly stigmatized Chinese companies and harmed their legitimate rights. The ministry said Chinese artificial intelligence companies' rapid development resulted from sustained investment in research and innovation rather than trade-secret theft. It urged the US to stop targeting Chinese companies, warning that China would take necessary measures to protect their interests.Statement follows (in Chinese)....
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