# China opposes U.S. sanctions on five firms over alleged trade-secret theft

https://mins.news/en/item/108779

- China News Service, 2026-10-21 02:18 UTC
- Economy
- Original: http://www.ecns.cn/cns-wire/2026-10-21/detail-ihfmiwhm0737382.shtml

> China’s Ministry of Commerce said Tuesday it firmly opposed U.S. sanctions on five Chinese companies over alleged trade-secret theft and urged Washington to correct its actions promptly. A spokesperson said China would take necessary measures in response and safeguard the firms’ legitimate rights and interests.

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