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Inside China

Why the EU, US are concerned about China’s overcapacity

Apr 18, 2024
Exploring concerns over China's overcapacity flooding global markets with cheap goods, sparking tensions with the EU and US. Delving into the impact on sectors like electric vehicles and solar panels, along with EU investigations into Chinese green energy manufacturing. Diverse views within the EU on overcapacity issue and potential trade war looming between EU and China.
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Quick takeaways

  • China's overcapacity stems from heavy state subsidies in key industries, exacerbating global market flood concerns.
  • EU's varying approaches to Chinese overcapacity reflect economic dependencies and industries affected, signaling potential trade tensions.

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The European Union's Concern Over China's Overcapacity Issues

The European Union is deeply concerned about China's overcapacity issues, which arise from heavy state subsidies in key industries like electric vehicles, solar panels, and wind turbines. China's low domestic demand and reliance on exports due to weak consumption exacerbate this problem. The EU market's relative openness makes it a likely destination for the excess Chinese goods, creating tension over potential negative impacts on the local industries and the need to address subsidy competitions.

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