China has decided to adopt temporary anti-dumping measures on imports of polyformaldehyde copolymer originating in the United States, the European Union, China's Taiwan region and Japan, starting Jan 24, the Ministry of Commerce said in a statement on Thursday.
In response to an application filed by the polyformaldehyde copolymer industry of China, the Ministry of Commerce issued an announcement on May 19, 2024 to initiate an anti-dumping investigation on imports of polyformaldehyde copolymer originating in the United States, the European Union, Japan, and China's Taiwan region.
According to a preliminary ruling based on the findings of the anti-dumping investigation, imports of polyformaldehyde copolymer from the aforementioned regions involved dumping and caused substantial damage to the related domestic industry.
The importers concerned are required to place deposits with the Chinese customs when importing the products under investigation, based on margins of between 3.8 and 74.9 percent, according to the statement posted on the official website of the Ministry of Commerce.
Polyformaldehyde copolymer is primarily used in sectors including auto parts, electronic appliances, industrial machinery, sports equipment and medical equipment to partially replace copper, zinc, tin, lead and other metal materials.
China to adopt temporary anti-dumping measures on polyformaldehyde copolymer from U.S. EU, Japan, Taiwan region
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Monday that Iran has obtained extensive documents and evidence linking the recent unrest across the country to the U.S. and Israel, noting that Mossad agents attempted to direct such "terrorist acts."
Araghchi said at a press conference in Tehran that since Dec 28, 2025, Iran had seen peaceful demonstrations organized by industry associations and economic professional. In the following days, more participants joined, and the situation gradually escalated from peaceful rallies into violent clashes.
Beginning on Jan 8, terrorists and armed groups carrying weapons entered protest sites and opened fire on police and civilians, with the aim of steering demonstrations toward violence, bloodshed and chaos, he said.
"Israeli media reports are rife with claims that Israel has designed and conducted operations in Iran. Mr. [Mike] Pompeo, who was Trump's CIA director, said on his X that 'Happy New Year to every Iranian in the streets. Also to every Mossad agent walking beside them.' This clearly shows that Mossad agents attempted to direct such terrorist acts," the minister said. Addressing military threats from the U.S. and Israel, Araghchi said Iran does not seek war but is fully prepared to face up to war. He added that Iran is ready for serious and pragmatic negotiations with the U.S., but the talks must be based on fairness, equality and mutual respect, rather than unilateral pressure or directives from Washington.
On the same day, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei condemned the U.S. and Israel at a regular press briefing in Tehran. He said the two countries have made "extensive interventionist remarks" regarding Iran's situation, saying such statements are intended to foment chaos, violence and instability.
The spokesman said Iran is closely monitoring the development of the situation and remains fully prepared, warning that Iran's armed forces will respond to any act of aggression by its enemies.
Mossad agents attempt to direct terrorist acts: Iranian FM
