Pompeo says China trade activity often linked to its national security goals

Reuters

Published Apr 12, 2019 08:43PM ET

Pompeo says China trade activity often linked to its national security goals

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Friday that China's trade activity is often closely linked to its national security goals and warned against its "predatory lending practices."

Pompeo also warned against possible intellectual property theft practices by China, when asked by a reporter about Chile's relationship with China.