商务部回应欧盟“高风险供应商”政策：反对欧方对中企的歧视行为

Core Viewpoint - The European Union (EU) has mandated its member states to exclude "high-risk suppliers" in 18 critical industries, raising serious concerns from China regarding discrimination against Chinese companies and the politicization of economic issues [1][5]. Group 1: EU's New Regulations - The EU Commission announced a draft revision of the EU Cybersecurity Law on January 20, which aims to phase out components and equipment from "high-risk suppliers" in key sectors such as 5G communication, semiconductors, power systems, autonomous driving, and medical devices [1][5]. - The new measures will apply to 18 identified critical industries, including detection equipment, connected and autonomous vehicles, power supply and storage systems, water supply systems, drones, cloud services, medical devices, surveillance equipment, aerospace services, and semiconductors [1][5]. Group 2: China's Response - Chinese officials expressed serious concerns over the EU's actions, emphasizing that Chinese companies have operated in Europe in compliance with laws and have contributed positively to the development of the European telecommunications and digital industries [1][5]. - The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged the EU to avoid further protectionist measures, warning that such actions could hinder technological progress and economic development within the EU, as well as damage the EU's image of market openness and investor confidence [4][8]. - The EU Chamber of Commerce in China also voiced strong opposition to the EU's proposed measures, highlighting the potential negative impact on business relations [4][8].