The spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce responded to reporters’ questions regarding two anti-dumping investigations involving imports of para-aramid filament and ethylidenenorbornene from the EU.
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The Ministry of Commerce responded to the launch of two anti-dumping investigations into imports of para-aramid filament and ethylidenenorbornene involving the EU, saying that the investigations were initiated at the request of domestic industries, and pointed out that the EU has launched 16 trade remedy investigations involving China since 2026, and the number of cases has nearly doubled year-on-year.
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In response to reporters’ questions, the Ministry of Commerce explained that it had launched two anti-dumping investigations into imports of para-aramid filament and ethylidenenorbornene involving the EU, both of which were initiated in response to applications from domestic industries. The preliminary evidence provided by the applicant shows that the quantity of relevant imported products is at a high level and the price has dropped, causing damage to China's domestic industry.
A reporter asked: We are aware that the Ministry of Commerce launched two anti-dumping investigations today on imports of para-aramid filament and ethylidenenorbornene involving the EU. Can you introduce the relevant situation?
Answer: Relevant investigations are initiated upon application from domestic industries. Preliminary evidence provided by the applicant shows that from 2023 to the first half of 2026, the quantity of para-aramid filament products imported from Europe is at a high level, and the cumulative price drop exceeds 50%. The quantity of ethylidenenorbornene imported from the EU and other regions will increase by 27.35% cumulatively from 2023 to 2025, with a year-on-year increase of 56% in the first half of 2026, and the overall price is on a downward trend. The applicant claimed that the relevant dumped imported products had caused damage to China’s domestic industrial production and operations.
According to Chinese laws and WTO rules, the relevant application meets the conditions for filing an anti-dumping investigation. China will conduct investigations in accordance with laws and regulations, fully protect the rights of all stakeholders, and make an objective and fair ruling.
It should be emphasized that the EU has launched 16 trade remedy investigations involving China since 2026, with the number of cases nearly doubling year-on-year, of which 9 involve chemical products, accounting for nearly 60%. Especially since mid-October, the EU has launched anti-dumping investigations on Chinese products such as furfuryl alcohol and polyvinylidene fluoride.
Compared with the number of trade remedy cases filed by the EU against China, China has always been cautious and restrained in the field of trade remedies. China would like to reiterate that the EU needs to face up to the economic and trade issues it faces. Protectionism cannot improve competitiveness, and the right way is to resolve each other's concerns through dialogue and consultation.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The Ministry of Commerce will conduct anti-dumping investigations in accordance with laws and regulations and make an objective and fair ruling.
Very likely · Within months
Open Questions
- The specific ruling time of the anti-dumping investigation
- The specific impact the findings may have on relevant product prices and trade volumes
- EU’s formal response to China’s investigation
