China demands US lift tech curbs, will ‘safeguard’ interests

China demanded Washington lift sanctions on Chinese tech companies and warned Wednesday it will “resolutely safeguard” country’s interests. Ministry of Commerce criticized curbs imposed on sales of U.S. techlogy to a group of Chinese companies as interference in country’s affairs. American officials say those companies provide techlogy used to repress Muslim mirities in rthwestern region of Xinjiang.“We strongly urge United States to immediately stop making irresponsible remarks on issue of Xinjiang, stop interfering with China’s internal affairs and remove relevant Chinese entities from Entity List as soon as possible,” said a ministry statement. “China will take all necessary measures to resolutely safeguard Chinese interests.” ministry gave details of possible retaliation.

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Sanctions anunced Monday restrict sales of US techlogy

Despite spike in tension, ministry said Tuesday a tre delegation was going ahe with a trip to Washington this week for talks aimed at ending a tariff war. sanctions anunced Monday restrict sales of U.S. techlogy to a group of Chinese companies working on facial recognition, artificial intelligence, and or vanced products. Those techlogies are part of ruling Communist Party’s industry development plans.

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Government says those facilities are job training centers 

U.S. government and independent researchers say as many as 1 million Muslims in Xinjiang have been sent to detention camps. government says those facilities are job training centers and its activities are aimed at thwarting terrorism and ricalism. Beijing has tried for deces to suppress sentiment in Xinjiang in favor of independence or more automy for territory. Chinese authorities say scattered incidents of violence blamed on ricals are part of an international Islamic terrorist movement, but independent researchers say y see evidence to support that.

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