BEIJING (AP) — Premier Li Keqiang, China's top economic official, has criticized the European Union for pursuing anti-dumping cases against Chinese solar power and telecommunications equipment that he warned will hurt both sides.
In a speech in Swizerland, Li said the action will hurt European consumers and might encourage trade protectionism, the official Xinhua News Agency reported.
The 27-nation EU imposed anti-dumping duties on Chinese-made solar panels this month to offset what it said were improper subsidies. Also this month, the EU said it will investigate whether Chinese telecom equipment makers also receive improper support.
"The cases over these two types of products will hurt Chinese industries, business and jobs and also damage the vital interests of European users and consumers," Li was quoted as saying in Zurich. "We express firm opposition."
