China has ordered its companies not to cooperate with EU investigations under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation. This directive comes amid ongoing trade negotiations between the EU and China, as the EU seeks to address its significant trade deficit with China. The EU's FSR aims to ensure fair competition, but China claims it discriminates against its companies. The situation is tense as both sides prepare for critical discussions.
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