BEIJING/BRUSSELS - China's Ministry of Commerce (MOC) on Wednesday urged the European Union (EU) to provide an open, fair, just and non-discriminatory environment for foreign companies in Europe.

An official of the MOC called on the European side to immediately stop and correct its wrong practices after the European side raided offices of a Chinese enterprise in Europe and seized equipment on Tuesday.

China expressed serious concern and strong opposition to the EU move, which breached due procedures, disrupted normal competition, and greatly undermined the confidence of all foreign companies operating in Europe, the official said.  

The China Chamber of Commerce to the European Union expressed deep disappointment with the European Commission's investigation into the Chinese medical equipment market, and urged the EU to prioritize dialogue and consultation over unilateral actions

China will closely follow the future moves of the European side and take all necessary measures to firmly safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese firms, the official stressed.

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Also on Wednesday, the China Chamber of Commerce to the European Union expressed deep disappointment with the European Commission's investigation into the Chinese medical equipment market, and urged the EU to prioritize dialogue and consultation over unilateral actions.

The Commission said the investigation, initiated under its International Procurement Instrument (IPI), aims to "rebalance the EU-China trade relationship".

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The Chinese chamber cautioned that the EU should be prudent in using IPI, stressing the unilateral tool could impact the business environment of Chinese enterprises in Europe.

The business group also highlighted that the investigation should be grounded in "comprehensive and objective facts". It raised concerns that the EU may misunderstand Chinese policies which aim to promote fair involvement of both domestic and foreign enterprises in government procurement, as well as actively promoting foreign investment in the medical sector.

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The chamber referenced several government documents which clearly state that China will protect the rights of foreign-invested enterprises in government procurement activities according to law.