Published: 16:37, November 25, 2025 | Updated: 16:39, November 25, 2025
China further extends safeguard investigation into beef imports
By Xinhua
This undated file photo shows the entrance to the Chinese Ministry of Commerce in Beijing, capital of China. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

BEIJING -- China's Ministry of Commerce said Tuesday that it has decided to extend further the deadline for the safeguard investigation of imported beef to Jan 26, 2026, citing the complexity of the case.

The investigation was originally launched on Dec 27, 2024. On Aug 6, 2025, the ministry announced that the investigation period would be extended to Nov 26, 2025.