China Raises Concerns at WTO Over EU Bills
At a WTO meeting, China expressed serious concerns about the EU’s draft amendments to its Cybersecurity Law and the Industrial Accelerator Act, arguing that they contain discriminatory provisions restricting Chinese companies’ access to the EU market.
What are the key facts?
- 1Bills involved: EU draft amendments to the Cybersecurity Law and the Industrial Accelerator Act
- 2China’s position: They violate WTO rules and constitute discriminatory trade barriers
What happened?
At the WTO Council for Trade in Services, China expressed serious concerns about the EU’s draft amendments to its Cybersecurity Law and the Industrial Accelerator Act. China said the bills could violate relevant WTO rules and create discriminatory trade barriers that restrict Chinese companies’ access to the European market. China called on the EU to make necessary revisions to ensure fair market competition.
What does this mean for cross-border sellers?
Companies exporting to the EU should closely monitor changes in EU regulatory policies, assess potential market-access risks and prepare compliance plans in advance. The top priority is to track the latest developments in the relevant EU laws this week and prepare before any policy changes take effect.