Regarding the recent 301 investigation launched by the US on production capacity issues, Lin Weilong, director of the Department of Political Science and Research of the Ministry of Commerce, said at the press conference of the State Information Office held on the 28th that this is a typical act of unilateralism, seriously undermining the international economic order. The US side cannot narrowly define production capacity that exceeds domestic demand as “overcapacity” and label it a so-called “excess.” The US side also has no right to pass the 301 investigation to unilaterally determine whether trading partners have “overcapacity” and to adopt unilateral restrictions. The Chinese side urges the US side to correct its erroneous practices and return to the right track of resolving issues through dialogue and consultation. China will closely monitor developments, reserve the right to take necessary measures, and resolutely defend its legitimate rights and interests.

Regarding the recent 301 investigation launched by the US on production capacity issues, Lin Weilong, director of the Department of Political Science and Research of the Ministry of Commerce, said at the press conference of the State Information Office held on the 28th that this is a typical act of unilateralism, seriously undermining the international economic order. The US side cannot narrowly define production capacity that exceeds domestic demand as “overcapacity” and label it a so-called “excess.” The US side also has no right to pass the 301 investigation to unilaterally determine whether trading partners have “overcapacity” and to adopt unilateral restrictions. The Chinese side urges the US side to correct its erroneous practices and return to the right track of resolving issues through dialogue and consultation. China will closely monitor developments, reserve the right to take necessary measures, and resolutely defend its legitimate rights and interests.