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In the latest salvo in the ongoing US-China spat over renewable energy trade policies, Beijing announced on Friday 25 November that it would be launching an investigation into Washington’s support of its renewable energy sector. Meanwhile, leaders from China’s biggest solar companies have publicly rejected a US trade complaint accusing China of dumping solar panels into the US market (see Bridges Weekly, 19 October 2011).
Beijing’s probe would cover wind energy, solar, and hydro technology products. The investigation is expected to end by 25 May 2012.
The investigation was sparked by a filing from businesses in the renewable energy industry in China. The Ministry of Commerce also stated that if violations of WTO laws were found, the government could potentially file a case at the WTO dispute settlement body.
Beijing’s investigation comes quickly on the heels of Washington’s own announcement in early November that it would be launching an investigation into Chinese solar subsidies and trade practices, in response to a petition filed by seven US solar manufacturers in October.
Announcement regarding US-launched solar investigation expected Friday
On 9 November, the US Department of Commerce had announced that it would
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