BEIJING,(Xinhua): China has voiced serious concerns and strong dissatisfaction over the European Commission’s decision to launch an in-depth investigation into a Chinese wind power enterprise under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR), a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday.
The remarks came in response to a media query on a recent announcement by the European Commission.
The European Union (EU) has frequently used the FSR tool to investigate Chinese companies, and it has announced that its current probe into wind power and security inspection equipment enterprises will be escalated to an in-depth investigation, demonstrating clear targeting and discrimination, the ministry said.
It emphasized that these investigations overgeneralize the concept of “foreign subsidies,” involve issues such as non-transparent procedures and insufficient evidence to initiate cases, and are typical acts of protectionism disguised as “fair competition.”
Following its own investigation, China’s Ministry of Commerce legally confirmed in January 2025 that the EU’s relevant practices constitute trade and investment barriers. “Instead of correcting its wrongdoing, the EU has gone further down the wrong path,” the spokesperson said.
The ministry highlighted that Chinese enterprises in green industries like wind power have been providing high-quality green products and making positive contributions to the global climate response, relying on continuous technological innovation, a sound industrial system and full market competition.
“The EU’s abuse of investigative tools not only seriously disrupts mutually beneficial China-EU industrial cooperation and undermines Chinese companies’ confidence in investing in Europe, but will also delay the green transition in Europe and around the world,” the spokesperson said.
China has always advocated resolving differences through dialogue and consultation, and opposes the politicization or securitization of economic and trade issues, according to the ministry.
“We urge the EU side to immediately correct its erroneous practices, exercise prudence in using the FSR unilateral investigation tool, and create a fair, just, predictable market environment for China-EU cooperation,” the spokesperson said, adding that China will closely monitor subsequent developments, and take all necessary measures to resolutely safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises.
