China Accuses EU of Discriminatory Trade Barriers Following Subsidy Probe

Beijing's investigation claims the EU's Foreign Subsidies Regulation unfairly targets Chinese firms, causing significant economic losses.

China's Commerce Ministry concluded a six-month investigation into the EU's Foreign Subsidies Regulation, alleging discriminatory practices against Chinese companies.
The probe found that the EU's measures, including vague criteria and selective enforcement, caused Chinese firms to abandon or curtail projects worth over 15 billion yuan (approximately $2.05 billion).
Beijing criticized surprise inspections and subjective rulings on market distortion, claiming they placed an undue burden on Chinese companies and lacked procedural transparency.
The investigation highlighted that the measures harmed trade and investment between China and the EU, reducing the competitiveness of Chinese products in the European market.
The EU's actions are part of broader tensions over China's state support for renewables and electric vehicles, with both sides imposing retaliatory tariffs in recent months.