What Beijing said at the briefing
When questioned about the Nvidia episode and how it might affect relations, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said, "China's scientific progress relies on independent innovation and open cooperation." She added, "The US should stop fabricating the so-called Chinese spy narrative as a pretext for imposing technology restrictions." Beijing also indicated it was communicating with American counterparts in the run-up to a planned meeting between the nations' leaders.
Why the timing matters
Tensions surrounding Huang are complicating next week's summit that will bring Chinese leader Xi Jinping together with President Donald Trump, arriving with under two months left in the current trade truce. That backdrop raises the stakes for any fresh restrictions tied to national security or advanced chips.
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Washington's posture and Beijing's closer
In Washington, lawmakers have urged tighter controls on tech products since allegations emerged accusing Huang of a relationship with a Chinese spy. Mao said China would "work with the US to act on the important common understandings reached between the two presidents, and build a constructive relationship of strategic stability on the basis of respect, fairness and reciprocity."
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