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US sanctions on Chinese company unjustified

China expresses its strong dissatisfaction at and firm opposition to the US sanctioning of other countries according to its own laws, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Kong Quan Tuesday.

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China expresses its strong dissatisfaction at and firm opposition to the US sanctioning of other countries according to its own laws, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Kong Quan Tuesday.

Kong made the remark in response to a question about the US sanctions recently imposed on China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) and China's related sectors.

The Chinese government has always opposed the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and their means of delivery, said Kong.

He said China had come up with a series of laws and regulations on its export control, and carried out effective cooperation with related countries, including the United States. The spokesman said such cooperation was expected to continue on the basis of mutual respect and trust.

However, the United States again imposed sanctions on both corporations and all activities of China in the development and production of missiles, aircraft, spacecraft, electronics and warplanes, said Kong.

China thereby doubted the United States' sincerity regarding Sino-US cooperation on non-proliferation and suspected its real intent, Kong said.

Kong said China demands the United States redress its wrongdoings and lift the sanctions.

The Foreign Ministry spokesman said that the differences existing between China and the United States on the human rights issue should be narrowed through peaceful dialogue.

Kong said the Chinese government always attaches great importance to and makes great efforts for the promotion and protection of the human rights and fundamental freedom in China, and also endeavors to advance the socialist democratic and legal development in the country. At present, China has made some achievements that have been recognized by the international community.

According to Kong, there are some differences between China and the United States on the issue of human rights, but the Chinese side held that such differences can best be narrowed through peaceful dialogue.

Upon the specific cases mentioned by the US side, Kong said China is a country ruled by law, and such cases have been treated in line with the specific laws and fact.

At Tuesday's regular foreign ministry press conference, Kong Quan stressed that China has worked hard to deliver the right of education to its people since adopting reform and opening-up policies 20 years ago.

He made the remarks in response to criticism by Katarina Tomasevski, special rapporteur on the right to education of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights, who has just concluded a visit in China.

During talks with the rapporteur, Chinese education officials and experts explained how much China spends on education, saying it accounts for 3.41 per cent of the nation's gross domestic product (GDP).

Kong said Tomasevski did not use this correct data, instead announcing that China spends only 2 per cent of its GDP on education, Kong said.

"We hope the rapporteur utilizes right data and introduces the reform and development of China's education with an objective and fair attitude,'' Kong said, adding that China would study Tomasevski's suggestions regarding China's education system.

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