China Probing EU in Response to EU Investigations on Chinese Wind, Other Products

Beijing is investigating the EU for potentially adopting unfair trade practices as part of the bloc’s process for awarding projects to Chinese suppliers of wind power, photovoltaics, security equipment and electric trains destined for Europe, China’s Ministry of Commerce said July 10. The ministry plans to complete its probe by Jan. 10, although it could be extended to April 10, according to an unofficial translation. The announcement comes after the EU in April began an investigation on Chinese government subsidies awarded to suppliers of wind turbines destined for Europe (see 2404090038).