China government to defend its interests on foreign technology

China’s government says it will take action to defend its interests after United States president Donald Trump authorized an inquiry into whether Beijing is improperly obtaining foreign technology.

China’s commerce ministry expressed serious concern about Trump’s order and warned any United States trade protectionism will definitely harm bilateral trade relations.

Trump had earlier told American trade officials to look into whether Beijing improperly requires foreign companies to hand over technology in exchange for access to Chinese markets.

He has frequently accused China of undermining the United States economy.