Beijing: China on Wednesday asked the EU to allow 'fair' competition and stop the 'abuse' of unilateral trade instruments. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian stated that Beijing urges the EU to maintain "market openness and fair competition, stop the abuse of unilateral trade tools and provide a fair, transparent and nondiscriminatory business environment for companies around the world."

According to Anadolu Agency, Lin made the remarks when asked to comment on the EU's announcement of an investigation into the Chinese wind power company Goldwind. The investigation claims that the company may have benefited from government subsidies to distort competition in the EU market.

Lin further emphasized that "China firmly safeguards the legitimate rising interests of Chinese companies," underscoring China's stance on protecting its industries from what it views as unfair external pressures.