Germany opposes EC probe into Chinese telecoms imports

Nieuws Mobiel Europa 28 MAY 2013
Germany opposes EC probe into Chinese telecoms imports
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that German was strongly opposed to a trade investigation launched by the EC into imports of Chinese mobile telecoms products, Xinhua reports. Merkel made the comments in a meeting with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang during his official visit to Germany. Merkel said that Germany was willing to take firm action against the planned anti-dumping and anti-subsidy probe.

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