China opposes the United States taking discriminatory measures against Chinese companies and products and urges the U.S. to respect the principles of market economy, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian on Monday.
Lin made the remarks at a press conference, responding to news that the U.S. Department of Commerce plans to propose a ban on the use of Chinese software and hardware in U.S. connected cars and self-driving cars out of "national security concerns."
"To give you our principled position, let me stress that China opposes the U.S. overstretching the concept of national security and taking discriminatory measures against relevant Chinese companies and products. We urge the U.S. to respect the principles of market economy and provide an open, fair, transparent and non-discriminatory business environment for Chinese companies. China will firmly defend its lawful rights and interests," Lin said.
China opposes U.S. taking discriminatory measures against Chinese companies, products
An Iranian delegation led by Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi arrived in Pakistan on Friday night to discuss regional developments and ongoing peace efforts, a spokesman for Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
Tahir Andrabi, the spokesman, said in a social media post that Araghchi is scheduled to meet Pakistan's leadership to exchange views on the evolving regional situation and efforts aimed at promoting peace and stability.
Upon arrival, the Iranian foreign minister was received by Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Chief of Defense Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, along with other senior officials.
Araghchi currently has no negotiation plans with U.S. representatives, but will convey messages to the U.S. side through Pakistani mediators, according to Iranian sources on Friday.
However, the White House said Friday that U.S. President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner are heading to Pakistan for talks with Araghchi this weekend.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance, who led the U.S. negotiating team during the first round of talks in Pakistan earlier this month, is not currently planning to attend the upcoming talks, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said, adding he will be standing by and consulting Trump alongside Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Earlier in the day, Araghchi said in a social media post that he was embarking on a regional tour that includes stops in Islamabad, Muscat and Moscow. Araghchi emphasized that the purpose of the visit is to closely coordinate with partners on bilateral affairs and to consult on the regional situation. He also noted that Iran's neighbors are a priority for Iran.
Iranian delegation led by FM arrives in Pakistan
