THE eu has decided to restrict imports of Chinese medical devices in retaliation for Beijing's alleged discrimination against foreign manufacturers, reports London's Financial Times.
Brussels said in January that Chinese policies forced hospitals to choose domestic suppliers. It found 87 per cent of contracts contained 'direct and indirect discrimination', including prohibiting imported medical devices. Beijing's 'Made in China' policy prioritizes domestic production and set targets for its use.
It is the first use of new EU legislation - the International Procurement Instrument - which was adopted in 2022 with the aim of helping force open overseas procurement markets.
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Brussels said in January that Chinese policies forced hospitals to choose domestic suppliers. It found 87 per cent of contracts contained 'direct and indirect discrimination', including prohibiting imported medical devices. Beijing's 'Made in China' policy prioritizes domestic production and set targets for its use.
It is the first use of new EU legislation - the International Procurement Instrument - which was adopted in 2022 with the aim of helping force open overseas procurement markets.
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