Beijing Threatens Retaliation as EU Cyber Law Revision Targets “High-Risk” Chinese Suppliers

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The Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has issued a stern warning to the European Union, stating it is prepared to take necessary measures to protect its domestic industries if a pending revision of the EU Cybersecurity Act leads to the discriminatory exclusion of Chinese firms. During a press briefing on Thursday, MOFCOM spokesperson He Yongqian revealed that Beijing formally submitted a set of dissenting opinions to the European Commission on April 17. The core of China’s grievance centers on the draft’s introduction of “non-technical risk” factors, a term Beijing argues is a subjective tool for political maneuvering. The proposed law…