On March 3rd, the website of the Ministry of Commerce reported that a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce answered reporters' questions regarding the EU's proposal to restrict Chinese enterprises from participating in medical device public procurement.
Question: Some media reports suggest that EU member states have decided by voting on the "International Procurement Instrument" to ban Chinese medical device manufacturers from bidding on EU public procurement projects valued over 5 million euros within the next five years. What are your comments on this?
Answer: China has taken note of the relevant situation. The EU's decision and discriminatory measures not only harm the interests of Chinese enterprises but also destroy fair competition and establish new trade barriers through unilateral tools. China firmly opposes this protectionist approach.
Currently, the global economic order is being severely impacted by unilateralism and protectionism. As responsible major economies, China and the EU should abide by WTO rules, uphold principles of fairness, transparency, and non-discrimination, meet challenges with mutual openness, resolve differences through cooperation and dialogue, and jointly maintain the healthy development of Sino-European economic and trade relations. China hopes the EU will correct its erroneous actions and will closely monitor subsequent developments. China will take measures to firmly safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises.
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