The UK plans to publish a timeline to remove surveillance equipment produced by companies subject to China's National Intelligence Law from sensitive central government sites, which is discrimination and suppression of Chinese companies and will be firmly opposed, said?Embassy spokesperson.

The following is a readout of the spokesperson's remarks on the issue.

Question: According to media reports, the UK government will publish a timeline for the removal of surveillance equipment produced by companies subject to China's National Intelligence Law from sensitive central government sites. What's your comment?

Embassy Spokesperson: We firmly oppose the UK's deliberate misinterpretation of the relevant Chinese law and discrimination and suppression of Chinese companies.

The Chinese government has always encouraged Chinese companies to conduct international investment and cooperation in accordance with market principles, international rules and local laws. We urge the UK side to stop political manipulation and provide a fair, just and non-discriminatory environment for the normal operation of Chinese companies in the UK.