China's Commerce Ministry on Thursday said China will take necessary measures in responses to Britain's "discriminatory" ban on Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, which has severely damaged China's investment confidence in the country.

Ministry spokesman Gao Feng during a weekly briefing said China is evaluating the UK actions that have betrayed free trade principles and will take necessary measures to resolutely defend Chinese firms' legal rights.

China's foreign ministry said Britain has lost its independence on the matter of Huawei adding that the British government should make responsible decisions in line with its long-term interests.

Gao urged Britain to correct its wrong behaviour and protect its good trade ties with China.

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