Ministry of Commerce: China will establish a list system for unreliable entities
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[Global Times-Global Network Reporter Nihao] People's Republic of China's Ministry of Commerce spokesman Gao Feng said at a press conference on the 31st that the blockade, denial of supply or other discriminatory measures against Chinese entities for non-commercial purposes have caused material damage to related industries in China. Foreign legal persons, other organizations or individuals that pose a threat or potential threat to national security will be included.
The full text of the press spokesman's peak release:
According to relevant laws and regulations, China will establish a list of unreliable entities, and foreign enterprises or individuals that do not abide by market rules, deviate from the spirit of the contract, and impose blockade or termination of supply on Chinese enterprises for non-commercial reasons, seriously damaging the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises. A list of unreliable entities will be included. Specific measures will be announced in the near future.
CCTV reporter asked: What is the Chinese government's decision to introduce a list of unreliable entities?
The current world economic development is uncertain and unstable, unilateralism and trade protectionism are on the rise, the multilateral trading system is facing severe challenges, normal international economic and trade activities are disrupted, and some foreign entities are seeking non-commercial purposes. Contrary to normal market rules and the spirit of contracts, China's enterprises have been subjected to blockades and other discriminatory measures, which have harmed their legitimate rights and interests, jeopardized China's national security and interests, and threatened the security of the global industrial chain and supply chain. It has negatively impacted the global economy and damaged the interests of relevant enterprises and consumers. In order to safeguard international economic and trade rules and the multilateral trading system, it opposes unilateralism and trade protectionism and protects China's national security, social and public interests and the legitimate rights and interests of enterprises. It is deciding to establish a system of lists of unreliable entities.
Xinhua News Agency: What is the basis for China's establishment of a list of unreliable entities?
Peak: In accordance with the Foreign Trade Law of the People's Republic of China, the Anti-monopoly Law of the People's Republic of China, the National Security Law of the People's Republic of China and other relevant laws and regulations, the Chinese government has decided to establish a list system of unreliable entities. Foreign legal entities or individuals that have imposed blockades or other measures on Chinese entities for non-commercial purposes that cause material damage to Chinese enterprises or related industries and pose a threat or potential threat to China's national security will be included.
Q: What measures will China take against the listed organizations or individuals?
Peak: For foreign legal persons included in the list of unreliable entities, other organizations or individuals will take the necessary measures, which will be published in the near future.
