The Ministry of Commerce's comments follow reports that several EU member states are drafting trade tools, referred to as 301 tools, to address commercial disputes. While Beijing has not specified the nature of its planned countermeasures, it indicated that the moves threaten the stability of cross-border production and trade flows.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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China Vows Response to Reported EU 301 Trade Tools
Geopolitics21 days ago
The Chinese government warns that reports of newly designed trade instruments from European Union members would destabilize global supply chains. The Ministry of Commerce stated it will take action if the EU proceeds with measures Beijing characterizes as discriminatory, according to official comments released on September 29.
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