China accuses US of ignoring Trump, Xi rapport and targeting Chinese firms

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China has accused the United States of ignoring the diplomatic rapport between Trump and Xi by blacklisting over 60 Chinese companies, labeling them as military-linked. This move has escalated tensions and prompted China to announce export controls against the US.

China on Friday accused the United States of misusing its national power by blacklisting more than 60 Chinese companies, alleging that Washington has “disregarded the consensus” reached between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing in May. In early June, the Pentagon blacklisted dozens of Chinese companies – including Alibaba, Baidu and BYD – as “Chinese military companies operating in the United States”. Days later, China announced export controls against leading US...