BEIJING - China has decided to implement temporary anti-dumping measures on certain pork and pig by-products originating from the European Union (EU), starting Sept 10, according to a preliminary ruling announced by the Ministry of Commerce on Friday.

Such imports involved dumping and caused substantial damage to the related domestic industry, the ministry said in the ruling posted on its website.

Authorities have decided to implement temporary anti-dumping measures in the form of deposits on those imports. Importers are required to provide deposits to Chinese customs authorities based on the rates specified for each company.

The deposit rate will range from 15.6 percent to 62.4 percent, according to the ministry.

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In response to applications from domestic industries, the ministry initiated the investigation on June 17 last year. On June 10 this year, it decided to extend the probe until Dec 16, 2025.

"China has consistently exercised caution and restraint in the use of trade remedy measures," a spokesperson for the ministry said, adding that the country firmly opposes the abuse of such measures and is willing to work with the EU through dialogue and consultation to properly address trade frictions, maintaining the overall stability of China-EU economic and trade cooperation.

The investigation will continue in strict accordance with China's laws and WTO rules, ensuring the rights of all interested parties, with the final determination to be made objectively and fairly based on the investigation results, the spokesperson added.