Beijing Warns of Retaliation if Europe Imposes New Curbs on Chinese Businesses
China's Commerce Ministry said it would respond firmly if the European Union introduces new restrictions on Chinese companies or products.
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China has warned it will respond firmly if the European Union moves ahead with new restrictions on Chinese businesses or products, according to a statement from the country's Commerce Ministry.
The warning comes amid ongoing tension between Beijing and Brussels over trade policy, with the EU having considered a range of measures targeting Chinese companies in sectors seen as strategically significant.
China's Commerce Ministry framed any potential EU restrictions as a threat to bilateral economic ties, signaling that Beijing is prepared to take countermeasures if such curbs move forward. The statement reflects a broader pattern of Chinese officials pushing back against what they view as protectionist trade measures from Western governments.
The EU has, in recent years, pursued closer scrutiny of Chinese investment and trade practices, citing concerns over subsidies, market access and national security. Beijing has consistently criticized such measures as discriminatory.
The latest exchange underscores the continued friction between the two economies as both sides navigate a relationship marked by deep trade ties alongside growing strategic competition.
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