BEIJING—Chinese Premier Li Keqiang urged U.S. officials to drop limits on high-technology exports or it would seek alternatives from Russia or other countries, said people with knowledge of the discussions, in a reminder of technology tensions between Washington and Beijing.

Mr. Li raised the issue on Monday with U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker during her visit to Beijing, these people said. Mr. Li said China was determined to secure technology it needed with or without U.S. cooperation, one participant said.

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