China has requested WTO consultations with India on subsidies for electric vehicles and batteries.

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

Beijing, October 15 (Xinhua) — China on Wednesday requested consultations with India at the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding India's subsidies in the electric vehicle and battery sectors, the Ministry of Commerce announced.

India's measures are said to violate a number of WTO commitments, including the principle of national treatment, and constitute import subsidies, which are formally prohibited under WTO rules, a ministry spokesperson said in a statement.

These measures unfairly benefit Indian domestic industries and undermine China's legitimate interests, the ministry spokesman said, adding that China will take resolute measures to thoroughly protect the legitimate rights and interests of domestic industries.

China has noted that over a period of time, some of India's trade and economic measures have been found to be inconsistent with WTO rules, which has caused widespread concern among WTO members, the official said, calling on India to abide by its WTO commitments and promptly correct its erroneous practices. -0-

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