China respond to US blacklisting of Chinese owned companies

Chinese communist party Chairman, Xi JiPing

Following the US move of blacklisting Chinese owned companies, Beijing as responded, saying Us should immediately correct its mistakes.

In response to the decision, China's foreign ministry said on Tuesday that China would continue to take firm and resolute measures to protect its sovereign security.

"We urge the US to immediately correct its mistakes and withdraw the relevant decisions," Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said.

"China will continue to resolutely safeguard the country's sovereignty, security and development interests."

Being added to the "Entity List" bars companies or other entities from buying parts and components from US companies without approval from Washington.

The Commerce Department previously added Huawei Technologies Co and more than 100 affiliates to the Entity List.