Q: We have noticed that the Ministry of Commerce announced the preliminary anti-dumping investigation against imported rapeseed originating in Canada. During the investigation, the Ministry of Commerce discovered that Canada has a large number of agricultural subsidy policies and determined that it has a special market situation. Can you explain the relevant situation? A: The Ministry of Commerce independently initiated an anti-dumping investigation against imported rapeseed originating in Canada in accordance with the law on the basis of sufficient evidence required to file the case. After filing the case, the Ministry of Commerce strictly complied with relevant Chinese laws and regulations and WTO rules, conducted an open and transparent investigation, fully safeguarded the rights of stakeholders, and listened extensively to the opinions of all parties. During the investigation, we noticed that in the Canadian agricultural sector, especially the rapeseed industry, there are a large number of government subsidies and preferential policies, which distort market supply and demand, leading to serious overcapacity. The preliminary ruling temporarily determined that the Canadian rapeseed market has a special market situation. Based on facts and evidence, the preliminary ruling determined that rapeseed imported from Canada was dumping, with a dumping margin of 75.8%. A preliminary ruling notice was issued on August 12, 2025 to implement provisional anti-dumping measures. What I would like to emphasize is that China has always been cautious and restrained in the use of trade remedy measures to safeguard fair and free trade. In the next step, we will continue to conduct investigations in accordance with the law, fully guarantee the rights of all stakeholders, make final rulings objectively and impartially based on the investigation results, and take necessary measures to resolutely safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the domestic industry.

Q: We have noticed that the Ministry of Commerce announced the preliminary anti-dumping investigation against imported rapeseed originating in Canada. During the investigation, the Ministry of Commerce discovered that Canada has a large number of agricultural subsidy policies and determined that it has a special market situation. Can you explain the relevant situation? A: The Ministry of Commerce independently initiated an anti-dumping investigation against imported rapeseed originating in Canada in accordance with the law on the basis of sufficient evidence required to file the case. After filing the case, the Ministry of Commerce strictly complied with relevant Chinese laws and regulations and WTO rules, conducted an open and transparent investigation, fully safeguarded the rights of stakeholders, and listened extensively to the opinions of all parties. During the investigation, we noticed that in the Canadian agricultural sector, especially the rapeseed industry, there are a large number of government subsidies and preferential policies, which distort market supply and demand, leading to serious overcapacity. The preliminary ruling temporarily determined that the Canadian rapeseed market has a special market situation. Based on facts and evidence, the preliminary ruling determined that rapeseed imported from Canada was dumping, with a dumping margin of 75.8%. A preliminary ruling notice was issued on August 12, 2025 to implement provisional anti-dumping measures. What I would like to emphasize is that China has always been cautious and restrained in the use of trade remedy measures to safeguard fair and free trade. In the next step, we will continue to conduct investigations in accordance with the law, fully guarantee the rights of all stakeholders, make final rulings objectively and impartially based on the investigation results, and take necessary measures to resolutely safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the domestic industry.