China challenges U.S. electric vehicle subsidies at WTO

Beijing vows to protect its companies and 'fair' global competition

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U.S. subsidies on the purchase of an EV exclude vehicles assembled outside North America. © Reuters

YUKIO TAJIMA, Nikkei staff writer

BEIJING -- China has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization against U.S. electric vehicle subsidies, the Chinese Commerce Ministry said Tuesday, claiming that the requirements are "discriminatory" and "seriously distort" fair competition.

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