Micah Jonah
March 6, 2026
The government of China has expressed concern over a proposed industrial policy by the European Union that could introduce new restrictions affecting foreign investment in several strategic sectors.
In a statement released by China’s Ministry of Commerce on Friday, officials said they were closely monitoring the legislative process surrounding the proposed Industrial Accelerator Act and would assess its potential impact on Chinese businesses.
The ministry said it would take steps to protect the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies if necessary.
The proposed legislation, unveiled earlier this week by the European Union, aims to support industrial development within the bloc and accelerate the transition to low carbon technologies.
If adopted, the policy would introduce requirements favoring products manufactured within the European Union in areas such as public procurement and government subsidies.
Sectors potentially affected by the proposed rules include batteries, electric vehicles, solar photovoltaic technology and critical raw materials.
The proposal also covers industrial materials such as aluminium, cement and steel, as well as technologies including wind turbines, electrolysers and other clean energy equipment.
According to the Chinese commerce ministry, using industrial development and climate transition goals to introduce new market restrictions could affect global supply chains and international trade.
The ministry added that it would continue to evaluate developments surrounding the policy as discussions within the European Union move forward.
