[The spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce answers reporters’ questions on the US sanctions against Chinese companies] The spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce answers reporters’ questions on the US sanctions on Chinese companies. Q: On November 5, EST, the US State Department announced sanctions on two Chinese companies. It is reported that this is the first time that the United States has imposed sanctions on a Chinese company for its involvement in Cuba. What is China’s comment on this? A: We have noticed the relevant situation. The United States has imposed unilateral sanctions on Chinese companies on the grounds that it involves a third party, which violates international law and basic norms governing international relations. China firmly opposes this. Recently, the United States has escalated its sanctions and suppression on China and introduced a number of discriminatory restrictive measures, seriously harming the rights and interests of Chinese enterprises, deviating from the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, and undermining the stability of Sino-US economic and trade relations. China urges the United States to correct its wrongdoings as soon as possible and reserves the right to take necessary measures to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests.