China launches anti-dumping probe into EU chemical imports ahead of trade talks
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China has opened an anti-dumping investigation into chemical imports from the European Union ahead of trade talks. Beijing rejects claims that state support underpins Chinese manufacturers' competitiveness and has threatened countermeasures against EU restrictions on Chinese firms.
Beijing rejects that its manufacturers' competitiveness is based on state support and has threatened countermeasures against EU moves to block its firms
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