A reporter asked: We are concerned that the Ministry of Commerce has today initiated two anti-dumping investigations against imported counteraramid filaments and ethylene boronide involving the European Union. Can you explain the relevant situation? A: All relevant investigations are initiated in response to domestic industry applications. Preliminary evidence provided by the applicant shows that from 2023 to the first half of 2026, the quantity of counteraramid filament products imported from Europe was high, and the cumulative price drop was more than 50%. The amount of ethylboronidene imported from the European Union and other regions increased by 27.35% cumulatively from 2023 to 2025, increased 56% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, and overall prices showed a downward trend. The applicant alleges that the relevant dumped imported products have caused damage to the production and operation of domestic industries in China. According to Chinese law and WTO rules, the relevant application meets the requirements for filing an anti-dumping investigation. The Chinese side will carry out the investigation according to law and regulations, fully guarantee the rights of all stakeholders, and make decisions objectively and impartially. It should be emphasized that since 2026, the European Union has initiated 16 trade remedy investigations involving China. The number of cases nearly doubled over the same period last year. Among them, 9 cases involved chemical products, accounting for nearly 60%. In particular, since mid-October, the EU has continuously initiated anti-dumping investigations against Chinese furfuryl alcohol, polyvinylidene fluoride and other products. Compared with the number of trade remedy cases filed by the EU against China, China has always exercised prudence and restraint in the field of trade remedies. China would like to reaffirm once again that the EU needs to face up to the economic and trade problems it faces. Protectionism cannot enhance competitiveness; resolving each other's concerns through dialogue and consultation is the right path.

A reporter asked: We are concerned that the Ministry of Commerce has today initiated two anti-dumping investigations against imported counteraramid filaments and ethylene boronide involving the European Union. Can you explain the relevant situation? A: All relevant investigations are initiated in response to domestic industry applications. Preliminary evidence provided by the applicant shows that from 2023 to the first half of 2026, the quantity of counteraramid filament products imported from Europe was high, and the cumulative price drop was more than 50%. The amount of ethylboronidene imported from the European Union and other regions increased by 27.35% cumulatively from 2023 to 2025, increased 56% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, and overall prices showed a downward trend. The applicant alleges that the relevant dumped imported products have caused damage to the production and operation of domestic industries in China. According to Chinese law and WTO rules, the relevant application meets the requirements for filing an anti-dumping investigation. The Chinese side will carry out the investigation according to law and regulations, fully guarantee the rights of all stakeholders, and make decisions objectively and impartially. It should be emphasized that since 2026, the European Union has initiated 16 trade remedy investigations involving China. The number of cases nearly doubled over the same period last year. Among them, 9 cases involved chemical products, accounting for nearly 60%. In particular, since mid-October, the EU has continuously initiated anti-dumping investigations against Chinese furfuryl alcohol, polyvinylidene fluoride and other products. Compared with the number of trade remedy cases filed by the EU against China, China has always exercised prudence and restraint in the field of trade remedies. China would like to reaffirm once again that the EU needs to face up to the economic and trade problems it faces. Protectionism cannot enhance competitiveness; resolving each other's concerns through dialogue and consultation is the right path.