China urges United States to stop sanctioning Chinese entities

Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesperson Gao Feng [File photo: VCG]

China is urging the United States to stop imposing sanctions on 13 Chinese entities, and to provide a fair environment for Chinese companies.

"China is always firmly against the so-called long-arm jurisdiction over Chinese enterprises by using the national laws of any other countries," said Gao Feng, a spokesman for China's Ministry of Commerce, on Thursday.

Stacks of containers to be shipped abroad are seen at the Port of Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province, December 8, 2018. [File photo: IC]

Ten Chinese enterprises and three individuals were hit by American sanctions on Wednesday. The 13 entities were sanctioned for allegedly engaging "in activities that warrant the imposition of measures pursuant to Section 3 of the Iran, North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea), and Syria Nonproliferation Act," according to a notice by the U.S. Department of State.

"China will take all necessary measures to firmly safeguard the legitimate interests of Chinese enterprises," affirmed the Commerce Ministry spokesman.

(Story includes material sourced from CGTN.)