China is firmly opposed to the U.S. arbitrary levy of tariffs to hold back Chinese industries groundlessly, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday at a regular press briefing.

Lin Jian made the remarks after the United States announced plans to impose tariffs on China's semiconductor industry, set to take effect in 2027.

"What the U.S. has done will disrupt the stability of global production and supply chains and impede the development of semiconductor industries of all countries. This will not only boomerang on itself but also bring harm to others," he said.

China urged the U.S. to correct its wrongdoing as soon as possible, follow the important common understandings reached by the two heads of state, address their respective concerns through dialogue and properly manage differences on the basis of equality, respect and mutual benefit, to maintain the stable, healthy and sustainable development of China-U.S. relations, Lin noted.

"If the U.S. keeps refusing to change course, China will resolutely take corresponding measures to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests," Lin added.