China objects to U.S. proposed rules for connected vehicles
China has expressed its disapproval of the United States' suggested regulations concerning connected vehicles.
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China's Commerce Ministry has voiced strong opposition to proposed regulations from the U.S. aimed at restricting the use of connected vehicles manufactured in China.
These regulations, introduced on Monday, also impose limitations on the software and hardware associated with connected vehicle technology.
In a press release on Wednesday, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce stated that the U.S. has imposed high tariffs on Chinese automobiles for years, excluded them from government procurement opportunities, and enacted discriminatory subsidy policies.
The ministry noted that the U.S. justifies these actions with "national security concerns," claiming that Chinese vehicle technology and vehicles may pose security risks, which leads to further restrictions on their use in the U.S.
The Ministry of Commerce added that these U.S. actions are unfounded and violate market economy principles and fair competition, showcasing a clear case of protectionism. Such actions have significantly disrupted regular cooperation between China and the U.S. in the connected vehicles sector, distorted the global automotive supply chain, and could harm American consumers.
Additionally, these U.S. practices "constitute economic coercion, as they reflect an attempt by the U.S. government to interfere with business cooperation," as stated by the ministry.
China is calling on the U.S. to refrain from broad interpretations of national security, promptly remove the relevant restrictive measures, and cease the unwarranted suppression of Chinese companies. The ministry affirmed that China will take necessary steps to protect the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises.
Rohan Mehta contributed to this report for TROIB News
These regulations, introduced on Monday, also impose limitations on the software and hardware associated with connected vehicle technology.
In a press release on Wednesday, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce stated that the U.S. has imposed high tariffs on Chinese automobiles for years, excluded them from government procurement opportunities, and enacted discriminatory subsidy policies.
The ministry noted that the U.S. justifies these actions with "national security concerns," claiming that Chinese vehicle technology and vehicles may pose security risks, which leads to further restrictions on their use in the U.S.
The Ministry of Commerce added that these U.S. actions are unfounded and violate market economy principles and fair competition, showcasing a clear case of protectionism. Such actions have significantly disrupted regular cooperation between China and the U.S. in the connected vehicles sector, distorted the global automotive supply chain, and could harm American consumers.
Additionally, these U.S. practices "constitute economic coercion, as they reflect an attempt by the U.S. government to interfere with business cooperation," as stated by the ministry.
China is calling on the U.S. to refrain from broad interpretations of national security, promptly remove the relevant restrictive measures, and cease the unwarranted suppression of Chinese companies. The ministry affirmed that China will take necessary steps to protect the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises.
Rohan Mehta contributed to this report for TROIB News
