All states regulate, subsidize, or otherwise exert influence on companies acting in their territories. China is not unique or different in that regard. They have been forced to try somewhat harder, but that was really due to the actions of the US trying to restrict their access to free trade. Chine restrictions on buying western tech didn't come until far after NATO countries had placed similar restrictions on Chinese tech.
All states regulate, subsidize, or otherwise exert influence on companies acting in their territories. China is not unique or different in that regard. They have been forced to try somewhat harder, but that was really due to the actions of the US trying to restrict their access to free trade. Chine restrictions on buying western tech didn't come until far after NATO countries had placed similar restrictions on Chinese tech.