China’s ambassador to Washington has warned Beijing will retaliate against US national security measures targeted at the country, including a mechanism to screen inbound investment being prepared by the White House.
Speaking at the Aspen Security Forum, Xie Feng said China “cannot remain silent” while the US imposes sanctions and export controls that will make it harder for China to secure advanced US technology, including cutting-end chips.
“The Chinese government cannot simply sit idly by,” Xie told the security forum on Wednesday. “We will not make provocations, but we will not flinch from provocations. So, China definitely will make our response.”