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" At present, the EU in the investigation is still in the process of using surrogate country practice is clearly contrary to the provisions of Article 15th of protocol and international obligation when China join to WTO. We are firmly opposed. Mr Gao said: Both China and the EU are signatories of the "Paris Climate Change Agreement". They make their own efforts to deal with global climate change. Electric bicycle as a green travelling and transport means, can make a positive contribution in this regard. Chinese Electric Bicycle Industries is fully competitive, China and EU industries have extensive cooperation in supporting the supply chain technology solutions, which can achieve mutual benefit and win-win results. China hopes that the EU could objectively carry out the investigation, not at the expense of the environment, and the cost of upstream and downstream industries and consumers, providing excessive the protection of EU related industries. The China Ministry of Commerce will be closely tracking the progress of cases, highly concerned about EU practices in the investigation for their consistency with the rules of WTO. We will take the necessary measures to resolutely safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of China enterprises. "
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