China calls on all parties involved in CK Hutchison Holdings Limited's ports deal to act prudently and maintain full communications with the relevant Chinese departments, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said at a regular press briefing on Monday in Beijing.
According to a recent report by the Wall Street Journal, informed sources have indicated that the Chinese government has told CK Hutchison Holdings Limited that the sale of ports other than the Panama Canal port should not pose any issues.
"We have noted relevant report. We have also noted that the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) said it is paying close attention to the deal and will review it in accordance with the law. SAMR also noted all parties involved in the transaction must not circumvent the review by any means or implement concentration activities without regulatory approval. Otherwise, legal responsibility will be pursued. China firmly opposes using economic coercion and bullying to harm other countries' legitimate rights and interests. We hope that all parties concerned will act prudently and have thorough communication with competent Chinese authorities. Meanwhile, let me stress again that China is committed to reform and opening up and welcomes foreign companies to invest in China," said Guo.
China urges prudence from all parties in CK Hutchison's ports deal: spokesman
China and the European Union (EU) have agreed that it is necessary to provide general guidance on price undertakings for Chinese exporters of passenger battery electric vehicles to the EU, China's commerce ministry said on Monday.
The move aims to address relevant concerns in a more practical, targeted, and consistent manner with World Trade Organization (WTO) rules, according to the Ministry of Commerce in a statement.
Accordingly, the European Commission will issue a Guidance Document on Submission of Price Undertaking Offers. In the document, the EU confirms that it will assess each undertaking application under the same legal criteria, in accordance with the principle of non-discrimination and relevant WTO rules, in an objective and fair manner.
The progress fully reflects the spirit of dialogue and the outcomes of consultations between China and the EU. It shows that both China and the EU have the ability and willingness to properly resolve differences through dialogue and consultation within the framework of WTO rules, thereby maintaining the stability of automotive industrial and supply chains in China, the EU, and the whole world. This is conducive not only to ensuring the healthy development of China-EU economic and trade relations, but also to safeguarding the rules-based international trade order, the statement said.
On the same day, the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products (CCCME) also issued a statement welcoming the positive outcome of the consultations.
The CCCME noted that eligible Chinese EV makers may now submit price undertaking applications in accordance with the EU's guidance, and the European Commission has pledged to review all applications objectively, fairly, and under uniform standards.
The proper settlement of this case meets the shared expectations of industries along the EV supply chain in both China and Europe. It will help ensure the security and stability of related industrial and supply chains and safeguard the broader China-EU economic and trade relationship, the CCCME said.
The chamber expressed appreciation for the substantial efforts made by China's Ministry of Commerce in defending the interests of the domestic industry. It also pledged to encourage and support relevant Chinese enterprises in making full use of the consultation outcomes to protect their interests in exporting to the EU and promote healthy cooperation between the industries of both sides.
China, EU agree on price undertaking guidance for Chinese electric vehicle exporters: commerce ministry
