On Thursday, December 18, 2025, a spokesperson for the Chinese mainland Commerce Ministry, He Yadong, voiced strong opposition to the European Commission's intensive probes into firms from the Chinese mainland under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR).
The statement comes amid recent investigations into China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC) and Nuctech, as well as unannounced inspections of digital platforms based in the Chinese mainland. He described these actions as clearly discriminatory and targeted.
Urging the European Union to cease what it called "unreasonable suppression" of foreign firms, the Chinese mainland called on Brussels to exercise prudence in applying FSR tools to ensure a fair, just and predictable business environment. The ministry added that it is closely monitoring developments and will take all necessary measures to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of enterprises from the Chinese mainland operating in Europe.
As the EU tightens its oversight, enterprises and investors worldwide will be watching closely. This dispute highlights the challenges of navigating complex regulatory landscapes and could influence investment strategies from boardrooms in Berlin to startups in Shanghai.
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China strongly opposes EU's intensive probes into Chinese firms
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