China firmly opposed the United States Department of Commerce's decision to place certain Chinese entities on its Entity List as subject to export control, alleging their connection with the military, Iran or Russia, the Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday.

The US overstretched the concept of national security, abused export control measures and used state power against enterprises and individuals of other countries, which are typical acts of economic coercion and unilateral bullying, said a spokesperson with the ministry.

The US should immediately correct its wrong practices and stop its groundless suppression toward Chinese enterprises and individuals. China will resolutely safeguard their legitimate rights and interests, the spokesperson added.

wangkeju@chinadaily.com.cn