There is some major drama unfolding in the world of global tech and trade! 💥 The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) has officially voiced its firm opposition to the European Union's (EU) latest draft revision of its Cybersecurity Act, calling the proposed changes "obviously unreasonable."
So, what's the actual tea? ☕ According to Wang Yifei, a spokesperson for the CCPIT, the EU's draft introduces something called "non-technical risk" factors. Essentially, this means the EU could link cybersecurity risks directly to where a company is from or its national background. If a company is flagged based on its origin, it could be completely shut out of EU supply chains. 😱
Wang expressed resolute opposition to these practices, noting that the China Chamber of International Commerce has already submitted formal comments to the EU on behalf of the Chinese business community. The main concern? Excluding suppliers based on generalized security grounds isn't just unfair to Chinese enterprises—it could actually make the EU's business environment less open and predictable for everyone. 📉
It's important to remember that Chinese companies are major players in Europe's digital transformation, green transition, and industrial upgrading. 🌿💻 The Chinese business community says they are more than ready to work with the EU to improve cybersecurity governance and grow the digital economy, provided the market remains fair and non-discriminatory.
The CCPIT is now calling on the EU to actually listen to the voices of enterprises and industry stakeholders during the legislative process. The goal? Delete or revise those country-specific and discriminatory rules to ensure global supply chains stay stable and smooth. 🌍✨
Whether you're a tech enthusiast or a future entrepreneur, this clash shows just how interconnected our digital world is—and how important it is to keep the gates of trade open! 💬
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China's trade organization says EU's cybersecurity act revision unfair
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