Bloomberg: U.S. officials and analysts say that Chinese companies have built up a network of ports around the world in order to exercise control over global commerce, conduct espionage, and enable far seas missions for the Chinese military. How does China respond to these accusations?
Lin Jian: These accusations are just aimed at creating anxiety. We hope the U.S. will stop overstretching the concept of security, stop peddling so-called “China threat,” and stop smearing and disrupting China’s economic and trade cooperation with other countries.
Reuters: China has urged local companies to avoid using Nvidia Corp.’s H20 processors, particularly for government or national security-related work. Chinese regulators have raised concerns directly with Nvidia about whether its chips contain vulnerabilities. What is China’s comment?
Lin Jian: I am not familiar with what you mentioned.
Reuters: The Nauru government has released a statement announcing that the country has secured an AU$1 billion socio-economic development project with a Chinese company. The company’s Chairman has signed the phase 1 investment project proposal with Nauru’s Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister. Can the foreign ministry confirm and comment on the cooperation project? (Similar question from the AP)
Lin Jian: I am not aware of the specifics that you mentioned. On overseas projects invested by Chinese companies, I would refer you to competent authorities.