The spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce responded to a reporter's question on the launch of safeguard measures for imported beef

On December 27, the China Animal Husbandry Association, together with 9 associations in major producing areas, recently submitted an application for safeguard measures to the investigation authority, arguing that the sharp increase in China's beef imports in recent years has had a significant adverse impact on the domestic industry. The Chinese investigation authority reviewed the domestic industry application in accordance with the law and decided to initiate an investigation after finding that it met the conditions for filing a case. China is willing to maintain communication with all parties on this case, conduct friendly consultations, accommodate each other's concerns, and jointly maintain a healthy and stable international economic and trade environment.