In response to a media question at a regular press conference on Wednesday — which noted that Nexperia claimed it had been banned from exporting goods from China while the Dutch government restricted the company on national security grounds — Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said the issue was highly specific and should be referred to the competent authorities in China.

“I would like to reiterate that China firmly opposes the overstretching of the concept of national security and discriminatory practices targeting specific countries or companies,” Lin said. “Countries concerned should truly adhere to market principles and refrain from politicizing economic and trade issues. China’s determination to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests remains unwavering.”