China-EU/Act Proposal
China-EU/Act Proposal
Dateline : Sept 17, 2026/File
Location : China
Duration : 1'18
FILE: Beijing, China - Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Various of Chinese Ministry of Commerce office building, signs, entrance
Beijing, China - Sept 17, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) He Yadong, spokesman, Chinese Ministry of Commerce:
"China has noted the European Commission's release of the proposed Public Procurement Act. The proposal introduces 'European preference' criteria and requires non-market factors such as security to be included in bid evaluation criteria. This means companies from other countries that do not meet these new conditions could be excluded or face certain restrictions. China is highly concerned about this."
FILE: Brussels, Belgium - June 27, 2024 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
3. Various of European Union flags, Berlaymont building
Beijing, China - Sept 17, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) He Yadong, spokesman, Chinese Ministry of Commerce:
"China urges the EU side to abide by WTO rules, keep its market open, and revise the discriminatory clauses in the proposal to create a fair, transparent and non-discriminatory business environment for enterprises investing and operating in Europe. China will closely monitor the EU's legislative process and assess the relevant impact in a timely manner."
FILE: Brussels, Belgium - Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
5. Various of Berlaymont building, sign, entrance; EU flags
China's Ministry of Commerce on Thursday urged the European Union (EU) to revise discriminatory provisions in the proposed Public Procurement Act, voicing grave concerns over "European preference" provisions that could exclude or restrict third-country companies.
He Yadong, spokesman for the ministry, made the statement at a regular press conference in Beijing.
"China has noted the European Commission's release of the proposed Public Procurement Act. The proposal introduces 'European preference' criteria and requires non-market factors such as security to be included in bid evaluation criteria. This means companies from other countries that do not meet these new conditions could be excluded or face certain restrictions. China is highly concerned about this," said He.
"China urges the EU side to abide by WTO rules, keep its market open, and revise the discriminatory clauses in the proposal to create a fair, transparent and non-discriminatory business environment for enterprises investing and operating in Europe. China will closely monitor the EU's legislative process and assess the relevant impact in a timely manner," he said.
ID : 8499601
Published : 2026-09-17 15:58
Last Modified : 2026-09-17 22:02:36
Source : China Central Television (CCTV)
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