China has urged the European Union (EU) to avoid the abuse of trade remedy measures in order to safeguard the overall economic and trade cooperation between the two sides.
So far this year, the EU has launched 15 trade remedy investigations targeting China, a move that has raised significant concern within the Chinese government.
He Yadong, spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce, addressed the issue during a press conference, specifically addressing the EU's planned anti-dumping duties on titanium dioxide originating from China.
China hopes that the EU will conduct these investigations strictly in accordance with the rules of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
He emphasized that China always advocates for resolving disputes through dialogue and consultation, expressing a desire to avoid any escalation of trade frictions with the EU.
Furthermore, China will closely monitor the EU's follow-up actions and is committed to firmly safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises.
(Cover image: European Union flags flap in the wind, June 27, 2024. /CFP)
Reference(s):
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