Trump dealt a major blow to China on the go, blacklisting nine companies, including Xiaomi

Washington / Beijing, Ta. 15 January 2021, Friday

The U.S. Department of Defense has blacklisted a total of nine Chinese companies, including the popular mobile company Gionee. The United States has said that these Chinese companies pose a threat to national security.

The US has blacklisted major Chinese companies in the mobile, aircraft and oil sectors. The United States has blacklisted the world's third-largest smartphone maker, Chinese company Gionee, commercial aircraft corporate Komek, oil company CNOOC and others.

In this regard, US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said that these companies are a threat to US national security because of their nexus with the Chinese government. The move is aimed at protecting American citizens in the future.

China's foreign ministry, on the other hand, slammed the US move and threatened retaliation. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Xiao Lijian said that while the United States has repeatedly violated international trade laws, China could also take action against American companies.

Giomi denied allegations of collusion with the Chinese government, saying the company had no control over the Chinese government. The company will represent the government for its interests.