China opposes US trade restrictive measures over forced labor claims: commerce ministry

BEIJING -- China's Ministry of Commerce on Thursday voiced opposition to the US move of adopting unilateral trade restrictive measures against China under the pretext of so-called "forced labor."

Regarding the Section 301 investigation, China's position has remained consistent, ministry spokesperson He Yongqian said at a regular press briefing, responding to a question regarding the US proposal to impose additional tariffs on the so-called "forced labor" economies.

China opposes all forms of unilateral restrictive measures, including a series of trade restrictions imposed on China under the pretext of "forced labor," He said, adding that China has repeatedly expressed a solemn stance on this issue.

The spokesperson called on the US side to work with China in the same direction and jointly maintain the stability of China-US economic and trade relations.