EU Industrial Accelerator Act: China's Ministry of Commerce Warns of Countermeasures if Discriminatory Clauses Remain
China's Ministry of Commerce expressed serious concern over the EU's Industrial Accelerator Act, criticizing its discriminatory investment requirements for EV and battery sectors, and warned of countermeasures if the act is implemented.
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(Taipei, 27th, Central News Agency) The European Commission released the 'Industrial Accelerator Act' in March. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce stated today that it has expressed serious concerns to the European Commission and suggested that the EU remove discriminatory requirements for foreign investors in the bill; if the EU insists on pushing it into law, China will take countermeasures.
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce released a report today: 'Spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce Answers Reporters' Questions on the EU Industrial Accelerator Act'.
The spokesperson stated that the Ministry officially submitted comments on the act to the European Commission on the 24th, expressing China's formal position and serious concerns.
The spokesperson said China believes the act sets numerous restrictive requirements for foreign investment in four emerging strategic industries: batteries, electric vehicles, photovoltaics (solar energy), and critical raw materials. It also sets exclusive 'EU origin' clauses in public procurement and public support policies, constituting serious investment barriers and institutional discrimination.
China pointed out three main issues: First, it is suspected of violating basic principles such as most-favored-nation treatment and national treatment, and violating various WTO rules. Second, Chinese investors will suffer discrimination, which goes against market economy principles and undermines the consensus between China and EU leaders. Third, it will drag down the EU's green transition process and impact multilateral trade rules.
The spokesperson suggested that the EU delete discriminatory requirements, local content requirements, forced intellectual property and technology transfers, and public procurement restrictions. China will closely monitor the legislative process and is willing to engage in dialogue. If the EU ignores these suggestions and insists on pushing the law, China will be forced to take countermeasures to protect the legal rights of Chinese enterprises.
The 'Industrial Accelerator Act' (IAA) released by the European Commission in March stipulates that foreign direct investments exceeding 100 million euros in industries accounting for more than 40% of global capacity, such as EVs, will be subject to new investment screening conditions. The bill still needs to be discussed and negotiated by the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union before becoming law.
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce released a report today: 'Spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce Answers Reporters' Questions on the EU Industrial Accelerator Act'.
The spokesperson stated that the Ministry officially submitted comments on the act to the European Commission on the 24th, expressing China's formal position and serious concerns.
The spokesperson said China believes the act sets numerous restrictive requirements for foreign investment in four emerging strategic industries: batteries, electric vehicles, photovoltaics (solar energy), and critical raw materials. It also sets exclusive 'EU origin' clauses in public procurement and public support policies, constituting serious investment barriers and institutional discrimination.
China pointed out three main issues: First, it is suspected of violating basic principles such as most-favored-nation treatment and national treatment, and violating various WTO rules. Second, Chinese investors will suffer discrimination, which goes against market economy principles and undermines the consensus between China and EU leaders. Third, it will drag down the EU's green transition process and impact multilateral trade rules.
The spokesperson suggested that the EU delete discriminatory requirements, local content requirements, forced intellectual property and technology transfers, and public procurement restrictions. China will closely monitor the legislative process and is willing to engage in dialogue. If the EU ignores these suggestions and insists on pushing the law, China will be forced to take countermeasures to protect the legal rights of Chinese enterprises.
The 'Industrial Accelerator Act' (IAA) released by the European Commission in March stipulates that foreign direct investments exceeding 100 million euros in industries accounting for more than 40% of global capacity, such as EVs, will be subject to new investment screening conditions. The bill still needs to be discussed and negotiated by the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union before becoming law.