Core Viewpoint - The European Commission proposed a revised Cybersecurity Act on January 20, aiming to phase out components and devices from high-risk suppliers in critical infrastructure, which is widely seen as targeting Chinese companies [1] Group 1: EU's Actions - The EU's new legislation mandates member states to exclude so-called "high-risk suppliers" in 18 critical sectors, including energy, transportation, and ICT services management [1] - The Chinese government expressed serious concerns regarding the EU's actions, stating that Chinese companies have been operating in Europe in compliance with laws and have contributed positively to the development of the European telecommunications and digital industries [1] Group 2: China's Response - The Chinese government criticized the EU for labeling certain Chinese companies as high-risk suppliers without factual basis, arguing that this restricts Chinese participation in 5G construction [1] - The Chinese government emphasized that the EU's use of non-technical standards to limit or prohibit market access severely disrupts fair competition and distorts the market, ultimately threatening the security of the digital industry's supply chain [1] Group 3: Future Implications - The Chinese government urged the EU to adhere to the principle of technological neutrality in cybersecurity and warned against excessive security measures that could hinder normal economic and trade cooperation between China and the EU [2] - The Chinese government indicated that it would closely monitor the EU's actions and would take firm measures to protect the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies if discriminatory actions were taken against them [2]