[Commentary] On June 10, Secretary of Commerce Wang Wentao had a phone call with US Secretary of Commerce Raymondo, and exchanged views frankly and pragmatically on relevant issues and mutual concerns in the Sino-US business field.
At the press conference of the Ministry of Commerce that afternoon, the spokesperson Gao Feng said that China and the United States, as the two major economies in the world, the essence of economic and trade relations is mutual benefit and win-win results.
[Concurrent] Gao Feng, spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce
As the two major economies in the world, China and the United States, the essence of economic and trade relations is mutual benefit and win-win results.
Both sides have their own important concerns in the economic and trade field, but on the basis of mutual respect and equal treatment, they can explore solutions through dialogue and consultation.
This morning, Secretary of Commerce Wang Wentao had a phone call with US Secretary of Commerce Raymondo. Both sides said that dialogue and exchanges in the field of Sino-US business are very important, and they agreed to promote the healthy development of trade and investment pragmatic cooperation and properly handle differences.
Both parties agreed to continue to maintain communication.
[Commentary] At the meeting, talking about the "American Innovation and Competition Act of 2021" recently passed by the U.S. Senate, Gao Feng said that China is happy to see economic development and technological progress in other countries, but opposes politicizing economic and trade issues and engaging in zero-sum games. .
[Concurrent] Gao Feng, spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce
We noticed that the US Senate passed the "American Innovation and Competition Act of 2021."
All countries have the responsibility to develop their own industries and enhance the well-being of their people.
We are happy to see economic development and technological progress in other countries, but we are opposed to linking our own development plans with the containment of other countries, politicizing economic and trade issues, and engaging in zero-sum games.
This is not in line with the theme of the era of peaceful development.
[Explanation] According to foreign media reports, US President Biden signed an executive order on the 9th, revoking a related administrative order in response to TikTok, WeChat, and other applications controlled and developed by Chinese companies during Trump’s administration, and requested The U.S. Department of Commerce put forward relevant administrative or legislative proposals to deal with some of these applications within 180 days, and stated that the U.S. security review of TikTok is still continuing.
In response, Gao Feng responded that China hopes that the US will treat Chinese companies fairly and fairly.
[Concurrent] Gao Feng, spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce
We have noticed that the US has revoked relevant administrative orders against Chinese apps such as TikTok and WeChat. This is a positive step in the right direction.
However, we have also noticed that the United States also requires a review of the security risks of foreign applications, and the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States is still reviewing TikTok.
We hope that the US will treat Chinese companies fairly and fairly and avoid politicizing economic and trade issues.
Reporter Liu Xuanting reports from Beijing
Editor in charge: 【Luo Pan】