Ministry of Commerce Spokesperson Answers Reporters' Questions Regarding China's WTO Suit against India's Electric Vehicle and Battery Subsidy Measures
The spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce answered questions from reporters regarding China's lawsuit against India's subsidies for electric vehicles and batteries at the World Trade Organization.
On October 15th, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce responded to reporters' questions regarding China's complaint to the World Trade Organization (WTO) about India's subsidies for electric vehicles and batteries. The spokesperson stated that India's relevant measures are suspected of violating national treatment obligations and constitute import substitution subsidies prohibited by the WTO. These measures give Indian domestic industries unfair competitive advantages and harm China's interests. China will take resolute measures to effectively protect the legitimate rights and interests of domestic industries.
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Spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce Responds to Reporters' Questions about China's Complaint to the WTO Regarding India's Subsidies for Electric Vehicles and Batteries
A media outlet asked: It is reported that China has filed a complaint with the WTO about India's subsidies for electric vehicles and batteries. Could you please provide specific details?
On October 15th, China requested consultations with India at the WTO regarding India's subsidies for electric vehicles and batteries.
India's relevant measures are suspected of violating national treatment obligations and constitute import substitution subsidies prohibited by the WTO. These measures give Indian domestic industries unfair competitive advantages, harming China's interests. China will take resolute measures to effectively protect the legitimate rights and interests of domestic industries.
China has noticed that India's measures in various economic and trade areas have been suspected of violating rules for some time, attracting wide attention from WTO members. We urge India to abide by its WTO commitments and immediately correct its wrong practices.
This article is selected from the official website of the Ministry of Commerce, edited by GMTEight: Jiang Yuanhua.
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