China seeks information from French companies over EU subsidies
( September 10, 2026, 08:32 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: China’s Ministry of Commerce has sought information from several French companies operating in China about subsidies received from the EU and its member states. Ministry spokesperson Huang Ling said at a regular press briefing on Thursday that public reports showed some French companies had received such subsidies, which may have benefited their entities in China. The ministry therefore asked the companies for information and explanations to assess their potential impact, Huang said. She didn’t identify the companies involved or provide further details.Excerpt of the transcript follows (in Chinese). ...
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