US Commerce Secretary Denies Chinese Request to Relax Export Controls

US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo rejected an appeal by Chinese leaders to ease US export controls on technology with potential military applications, stating that matters of national security are non-negotiable. However, the two governments agreed to exchange information on US export controls and have experts meet to discuss trade secrets issues. Raimondo also raised concerns about Chinese restrictions on US technology companies and urged for more transparency. The visit comes as part of efforts to revive strained US-China relations, which have been marred by disputes over technology, security, Taiwan, and other issues.