U.S. should stop advancing Biosecure Act: Chinese FM spokesperson

(ECNS) -- China firmly opposes the passage of Biosecure Act by the U.S. House of Representatives and the discriminatory measures against Chinese companies，said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on Tuesday.

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Act on Monday. If it becomes law, it will restrict multiple Chinese companies' business with the U.S. 

The U.S. needs to abandon ideological bias, respect the principles of market economy and trade rules, stop advancing that bill, and stop suppressing Chinese companies under various pretexts, Mao said.

The U.S. needs to provide a fair, just and non-discriminatory business environment for companies of all countries,she added.

China will continue working to protect the lawful and legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies and support them in safeguarding their own rights and interests in accordance with the law, she concluded.