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- China’s Ministry of Commerce urged the United States to immediately stop all espionage targeting Chinese firms.
- CIA deputy director Michael Ellis said Chinese firms are legitimate espionage targets in AI, semiconductors and biotech.
- The ministry warned the United States has firm resolve and abundant means to retaliate.
- Tension precedes a meeting between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping scheduled for Sep 24.
