In this Aug 18, 2018, file photo, visitors look at a manufacturing robot from Chinese robot maker Aubo Robotics at the World Robot Conference in Beijing, China. China’s foreign ministry has urged the United States to have an open mind about technological development of other countries. (MARK SCHIEFELBEIN / A)

BEIJING – China on Thursday called on the US to adopt an open and inclusive mindset regarding technological development and progress of other countries.

China's technological development does not come from stealing or robbing, but is achieved through wisdom and hard work of all the Chinese people, including scientists. 

Geng Shuang, Spokesperson, Foreign Ministry, China

The United States is the No. 1 technological power in the world, but the country "should not allow solely its own development but no room for others' progress," Geng Shuang, spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry, said at a press briefing.

Geng's comments came after Vice Chairman of the US Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Mark Warner and Senate minority leader Charles Schumer accused China of stealing American technology.

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It is unreasonable for the United States to wilfully slander and make accusations against other countries' technological development and progress, Geng said.

"China's technological development does not come from stealing or robbing, but is achieved through wisdom and hard work of all the Chinese people, including scientists."

Given that competition is a fundamental feature of the market economy, Geng urged the US to view and deal with competition more objectively and correctly.

The existence of competition between China and the US in the technological field is absolutely normal, Geng said, adding that such competition is conducive to technological development of the two sides and the whole world, as long as it is fair and rule-based.

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In this Aug 23, 2017 file photo, a visitor looks at a robotic hand powered by Kinfinity Glove, developed by the German Aerospace Center, on display at the World Robot Conference at the Yichuang International Conference and Exhibition Centre in Beijing. (ANDY WONG / AP)

"China stands ready to work with the US to further strengthen exchanges and cooperation in the technology field so as to better benefit people in China, the United States and the whole world," he said.