MNI BRIEF: Beijing Concerned By EU Anti-Dumping Move On Tyres

Beijing is "highly concerned" by the EU's starting an anti-dumping investigation on tyres imported from China, Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yongqian told reporters on Thursday. 

China is prepared to safeguard the rights and interests of its firms, He said, urging the EU to resolve concerns through consultation.

His comments come as China’s hopes of reviving the Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI) with the EU are fading, with Brussels focusing on derisking supply chains. (See MNI: China, EU CAI Hopes Fade, Focus Shifts To Green, AI)