Pompeo, US Secretary of State: "The World Must Recognize the Risks of Chinese Investment"

Attempted Formation of Anti-China Front Suspected
Possibility of Allied Nations Being Asked to Join Amid US-China Conflict
Risks of US-Listed Chinese Companies Also Raised
Demand to Stop COVID-19 Vaccine Hacking

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[Asia Economy New York=Correspondent Baek Jong-min] Mike Pompeo, U.S. Secretary of State, has drawn attention by stating that the world should consider the risks of Chinese investments. Secretary Pompeo also issued a statement demanding that China stop hacking efforts targeting the development of COVID-19 treatments and vaccines in the United States.

According to a transcript released by the State Department on the 14th (local time), while visiting Israel, Secretary Pompeo warned the world’s partners to be aware of the risks posed by Chinese companies’ overseas investments and cautioned against 'deals' with Chinese firms in other countries.

In an interview with Israel’s public broadcaster KAN 11 the previous day, when asked, "There have been reports that the U.S. has serious concerns about Chinese investments in Israel. Have you asked Israel to halt partnerships with Chinese companies?" Pompeo responded, "We have concerns about Chinese investments worldwide."

On the same day, President Trump stated that the U.S. might "cut all ties with China" and expressed intentions to scrutinize Chinese companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange. This is interpreted as pressure for other countries to join the anti-China corporate front amid the U.S.-China conflict over responsibility for COVID-19.

Secretary Pompeo also expressed concerns about Chinese companies listed on the U.S. stock market. He said, "We are not concerned if they (Chinese companies) operate as normal commercial entities," but added, "However, when they enter in a manner that involves political dimensions, are state-owned enterprises, or are entities with malicious missions, we want to ensure that our friendly partners worldwide fully understand those risks." On the same day, President Trump also mentioned in an interview that "we are looking into Chinese companies listed in the U.S."

Pompeo stated, "I honestly believe the world has witnessed what happened in relation to the coronavirus originating from Wuhan, China," reiterating the responsibility of China for the spread of COVID-19.

In a statement issued under his name that day, Pompeo raised his voice demanding that China stop its hacking attempts aimed at stealing information on the U.S. development of COVID-19 treatments and vaccines.

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