China has taken note that on June 12, the European Commission released its initial findings on the anti-subsidy investigation of electric vehicles in China, proposing temporary anti-subsidy duties on imported electric vehicles from China. The EU has disregarded factual evidence and WTO regulations, as well as China's repeated strong objections and the appeals from various EU member states' governm
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China has taken note that on June 12, the European Commission released its initial findings on the anti-subsidy investigation of electric vehicles in China, proposing temporary anti-subsidy duties on imported electric vehicles from China. The EU has disregarded factual evidence and WTO regulations, as well as China's repeated strong objections and the appeals from various EU member states' governments and industries. This action has caused significant concern and dissatisfaction within China, with the Chinese industry expressing deep disappointment and firm opposition.
The determination made in the European ruling lacks both factual and legal basis. By ignoring the objective fact that China's advantage in electric vehicles stems from open competition, disregarding WTO rules, and overlooking full cooperation from relevant Chinese enterprises in related investigations, the European Commission has artificially constructed and exaggerated a so-called "subsidy" project while abusing the "available facts" rule to impose excessively high subsidy rates. This blatant act of protectionism creates and escalates trade frictions under the guise of "safeguarding fair competition," ultimately undermining fair competition itself. The European side's actions not only harm the legitimate rights and interests of China's electric vehicle industry but also disrupt and distort global automotive industry supply chains, including those within the EU.
The European Commission's politicization and weaponization of economic and trade issues, while simultaneously promoting green development and resorting to protectionism, contradicts the spirit of consensus reached by Chinese and European leaders on enhancing cooperation. This approach will negatively impact the atmosphere of bilateral economic and trade cooperation between China and the EU, as well as undermine the interests of EU consumers. Furthermore, it will hinder the EU's own green transformation efforts and global cooperation on climate change.
China urges the EU to promptly rectify its misguided practices, faithfully implement the important consensus reached at the recent trilateral summit between the leaders of China, France, and the EU, and address economic and trade frictions through dialogue and consultation. China will closely monitor the subsequent progress made by the EU side and take all necessary measures to firmly safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies.