China adds 10 U.S. firms to unreliable entity list

BEIJING, March 4 (Xinhua) -- China decided on Tuesday to add 10 U.S. firms, including TCOM, Limited Partnership, to the country's unreliable entity list and take corresponding measures against them.

From Tuesday on, China will prohibit the aforementioned companies from engaging in import and export activities related to China, and these companies will also be banned from making new investments within the country, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Commerce.

The decision was made to maintain national sovereignty, security and development interests and in accordance with relevant laws and regulations, the statement noted. ■