China envoy says US blocks technology exchange, creates global uncertainty
- Diplomat Cui Tiankai uses CNN appearance to push back against claims countries are concerned by Beijing’s foreign policy
- Blames Washington for restricting free flow of technology and information between the two nations
China’s top diplomat in Washington has accused the US of restricting the free flow of technology and information and creating “instability” around the world.
“All these companies, what they want is a major market share in China. I don’t think their goal is to share technology with China, they just want to make money in the Chinese market,” he said.
“Of course they could come and we are open to all American companies. But there are existing and even mounting restrictions imposed by the United States government against all this free flow of technology and information.”
It is not clear whether Cui was suggesting that profits were not the primary objective of multinational companies and the Chinese embassy in Washington did not immediately respond to a request for clarification.
Cui also pushed back against the idea that a growing number of countries beyond the US – including India, Japan, Vietnam and Australia – are increasingly concerned over China’s more assertive foreign policy.