China’s Ministry of Commerce has criticized the United States after Washington added more than 40 Chinese entities to the UFLPA Entity List. A spokesperson for the ministry said Beijing strongly opposes the move and described it as a form of economic coercion.
According to the ministry’s response, China views the latest US action as a step that harms the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies. The statement signals that Beijing sees the measure as part of broader pressure on Chinese firms rather than a neutral regulatory decision.
The dispute centers on the US use of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, which has become a recurring source of friction in China-US relations. By expanding the list of targeted entities, Washington has increased pressure on affected businesses and added another point of tension between the two sides.
China’s commerce authorities said they would take steps to safeguard the lawful rights of Chinese enterprises. The latest exchange shows how trade, compliance rules and political disputes continue to overlap in the broader relationship between the world’s two largest economies.
