Car miniature, "Electric vechicles " words, EU and Chinese flags are seen in this illustration taken, September 26, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File photoSINGAPORE : The European Union's request to hold consultations within a"very short" period of time over an electric-vehicle subsidy probe without providing effective materials has severely damaged China's rights, the Chinese commerce ministry said on Wednesday.
China will pay close attention to the commission's follow-up investigative procedures and safeguard the rights and interests of Chinese firms, the ministry said.