China raises concerns over EU procurement proposal favoring European suppliers
( September 17, 2026, 08:39 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: China has raised concerns about the EU’s proposed Public Procurement Act, which would favor European suppliers and could restrict Chinese companies’ access to EU contracts. China’s Ministry of Commerce said at a regular press briefing on Thursday that the proposal contains discriminatory provisions and uses non-market factors such as security in procurement assessments. Ministry spokesperson He Yadong said China would monitor the EU legislative process and assess its impact. Asked about European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s remarks on EU-China trade in her State of the Union address on Wednesday, he said China’s position remained consistent and that it wouldn’t engage in “microphone diplomacy” or a “war of words.”Excerpt of the transcript follows (in Chinese)....
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