The Chinese government announced on Wednesday that it would launch an investigation into whether the European Union's probes into Chinese companies could be considered as 'trade barriers.' This move comes amidst growing concerns in the West about the impact of cheap Chinese imports supported by government subsidies on jobs and key industries.
Earlier this year, the EU initiated investigations into China's state support for its wind turbine and solar panel suppliers. Additionally, an eight-month-long probe into Beijing's backing of electric vehicle manufacturers led to the imposition of extra tariffs on EVs imported from China.
