China's Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yongqian Photo: Yin Yeping/GT

If Chinese enterprises are subjected to discriminatory treatment as a result of the EU's revision of the EU Cybersecurity Act, China will take measures in accordance with the Foreign Trade Law and regulations on industrial and supply chain security to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of its enterprises, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said on Thursday.

The remarks were made in response to a question about whether the MOFCOM could provide further details on the specific countermeasures China is considering if the EU revises its Cybersecurity Act and adopts discriminatory treatment against Chinese companies. 

MOFCOM spokesperson He Yongqian said at a regular press conference that on April 17, the MOFCOM officially submitted comments to the European Commission regarding the proposal for revision of the EU Cybersecurity Act, outlining its grave concerns and official position.

"We hope that the EU side will attach great importance to and carefully consider the comments and amendment suggestions submitted by China," He Yongwian said.

The Chinese side believes that cooperation and dialogue represent the correct approach to resolving China-EU issues, and is willing to properly manage differences through consultations with the EU to jointly maintain the stability and smooth flow of global industrial and supply chains, the spokesperson said.

Global Times