China says it firmly opposes the Section 301 investigation launched by the United States targeting China's maritime, logistics and shipbuilding industries.
中国表示坚决反对美国针对中国海事、物流和造船业发起的301调查。

A spokesperson for the commerce ministry is urging the U.S. to respect the facts and multilateral rules and return to the rules-based multilateral trading system.
中国商务部发言人敦促美方尊重事实和多边规则，回到以规则为基础的多边贸易体制。

The spokesperson says China will pay close attention to the progress of the investigation and take all necessary measures to defend its rights and interests.
发言人表示，中方将密切关注调查进展，并将采取一切必要措施维护自身权益。