“China opposes the US’s expansion of the concept of national security and discriminatory measures against Chinese companies and products,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said in response to a question on the issue.
This ban, which was reported by Bloomberg and several American media outlets on Sunday, represents a tightening of the US administration’s approach to China.
Washington has not yet issued any official announcement in this regard, according to Agence France-Presse.
“China will resolutely defend its legitimate rights and interests,” Lin Jian warned at a regular press conference.
He called on the United States to provide a “fair” business environment for Chinese companies.
In mid-September, Washington announced that electric cars imported from China would be subject to a 100 percent tax starting September 27.
Currently, no Chinese cars are sold in the United States.
But some Western manufacturers, such as Volvo, the Swedish group controlled by the Chinese company Geely, Polestar, Buick (General Motors Group) or Lincoln (a subsidiary of Ford), sell cars made in China in the US market.
The American company Tesla produces electric cars in China for export.
Modern cars are becoming more and more integrated with electronics and most of them are now connected to the internet through the driving system.
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