China firmly opposes the passage of the bill by the U.S. House of Representatives and the discriminatory measures against Chinese companies, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday.

Mao Ning, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson/MFA PRC

Mao made the remarks at a regular press conference in response to the Biosecure Act passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on Monday. If the Act becomes law, it will restrict multiple Chinese companies' business with the U.S..

Mao stressed that the U.S. needs to abandon ideological bias, respect the principles of market economy and trade rules, stop advancing that bill, and stop suppressing Chinese companies under various pretexts. The U.S. needs to provide a fair, just and non-discriminatory business environment for companies of all countries.

"China will continue working to protect the lawful and legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies and support them in safeguarding their own rights and interests in accordance with the law." Mao said. (By Ma Ziqian/China Youth Daily)世博体育