U.S. violating principles of market economy in mulling property ban- Chinese foreign ministry By Reuters

BEIJING (Reuters) – The United States is violating the principles of market economy and international trade rules in considering a ban on Chinese citizens buying property in the U.S., the Chinese foreign ministry said on Friday.

“Generalizing the concept of national security and politicizing economic, trade and investment issues violate the rules of market economy and international trade rules,” Mao Ning said at a regular press briefing.

Mao was responding to a question when asked about Texas and Florida considering a ban on Chinese citizens from buying property.