MOFCOM Press Conferences
Total 71 Posts
Beijing Slams EU's Recent Subsidy Probes
China's Ministry of Commerce issued a sharp rebuke of the European Union today, labeling a string of recent raids and subsidy investigations into Chinese companies as "egregious" and "discriminatory."
Beijing Hails EV Subsidy Talks, Addresses Nexperia Dispute
China's Ministry of Commerce welcomed the EU's move to negotiate price undertakings with Chinese companies to replace anti-subsidy duties on EVs. Separately, the Ministry stressed that the diplomatic deadlock over the semiconductor firm Nexperia remains a concern, urging the Dutch government to take "constructive measures&
MOFCOM Clarifies U.S. Trade Status, Seeks EU Deal and CPTPP Accession
At today's press conference, a Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) official clarified the bilateral trade deal with the U.S., restated MOFCOM's stance on the Nexperia dispute and its commitment to CPTPP accession, and expressed interest in exploring China-EU deals.
China Rejects U.S. Claim on Broad Scope of Rare Earth Export Controls
At today's press conference, China's Ministry of Commerce strongly rejected the U.S. interpretation of China's new rare earth export controls, dismissing claims by Trump administration officials that the measures apply broadly to consumer products as rhetoric "deliberately causing unnecessary misunderstanding and panic.
Beijing Blames U.S. Measures for Hindering Soybean, Boeing Deals
China’s Ministry of Commerce on Thursday signaled cautious optimism for greater U.S.-China economic engagement, but downplayed expectations for major new purchases of American soybeans or airplanes.
China Gives Up Special and Differential Treatment for Future WTO Agreements
In a significant shift in its trade policy, China has announced it will no longer seek Special and Differential (S&D) Treatment in current and future World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations, addressing a long-standing point of contention with the U.S. and other WTO Members. The move highlights China&
MOFCOM Spokesperson Defends Trade Actions, Calls for Cooperation
At last week's press conference, the spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) defended its recent anti-dumping duties on European pork and other products, accused the EU of misusing trade remedies against Chinese goods, while simultaneously calling for dialogue and cooperation with the European Union.