The Ministry of Foreign Affairs responds to Huawei’s investigation by the US Justice Department

At the regular press conference of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on April 26, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying stated that China’s opposition to a country’s unilateral sanctions under its domestic law is consistent and clear. It is hoped that the US will not do further damage to foreign investment. For those who believe in the US business environment, do not do further harm to the normal, fair and mutually beneficial development of international investment and trade.

The following are questions and answers:

Q: Sources informed Reuters that the U.S. Federal Prosecutor in New York is investigating whether Huawei violated the U.S. sanctions on Iran. How does China comment on this?

A: I have taken note of relevant reports. The Chinese side's opposition to a country’s unilateral sanctions under its domestic law is consistent and clear.

This morning, the spokesman of the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China has stated its position on similar issues. He hoped that the United States would not do further damage to foreign investors’ confidence in the US business environment, and should not do further damage to the normal, just, and mutually beneficial development of international investment and trade.