China welcomes foreign internet firms to develop in China as long as they comply with Chinese laws, FM on Musk's remarks about 'unbalanced' situation with X
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China welcomes foreign internet firms to develop in China as long as they comply with Chinese laws, FM on Musk's remarks about 'unbalanced' situation with X
Published: Jan 20, 2025 05:58 PM
Mao Ning profile photo Photo: official website of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Mao Ning profile photo Photo: official website of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs


 
In response to a foreign media question on the remarks made by Elon Musk on Sunday on X claiming that "the current situation where TikTok is allowed to operate in America, but X is not allowed to operate in China is 'unbalanced,' and something needs to change," China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday that the Chinese government manages the internet in accordance with the law, and we welcome internet enterprises from all countries to develop in China as long as they comply with Chinese laws and regulations and provide safe and reliable products and services.

Also when asked by another foreign media reporter about China's response to Elon Musk's remarks questioning whether the US should allow platforms like TikTok to operate, claiming it has the potential to collect data on Americans and control the content broadcast to millions of people in the US, the foreign ministry spokesperson responded that China has always believed that internet companies should comply with local laws and regulations.

As for the Chinese government, we attach great importance to protecting data privacy and security in accordance with the law, and we have never and will never require companies or individuals to collect or provide data located abroad against local laws, Mao said. 

Global Times


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