China's ZTE slams US ban on sales as unfair, vows to safeguard interests

Chinese telecom equipment maker ZTE Corp said on Friday a US decision to impose sanctions on the company was unfair and threatens the survival of the technology giant as it pledged to safeguard its rights through all legal means.

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Published : 20 April 2018, 04:19 PM
Updated : 20 April 2018, 04:19 PM

The United States this week imposed a ban on American companies selling parts and software to ZTE for seven years, saying it had broken a settlement agreement with repeated false statements - a move that threatens to cut off the Chinese firm’s supply chain.

“It is extremely unfair to ZTE and we cannot accept it!” China’s second-largest telecoms equipment maker said in a statement.

“Refusal orders will not only seriously endanger the survival of ZTE, but also hurt the interests of all ZTE’s partners including a large number of US companies.”

Trading in its shares has been suspended in China since Tuesday.