China's commerce ministry said on Wednesday it would extend its anti-dumping investigation into brandy originating from the European Union by three months, less than the full extension allowed under its previous guidance.

China will extend the investigation period on the anti-dumping probe of European Union brandy producers until April 5, 2025, given the complexity of the case, which found that EU brandy producers were dumping certain products in China, threatening to cause substantial damage to the domestic industry, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.

He warns against prioritizing hybrid vehicles over fully electric models, a strategy he believes could leave them lagging behind Chinese competitors.

China is ready to work with the EU to seize opportunities and meet challenges to pave the way for the next 50 years of China-EU relations and contribute our share to global peace, stability and prosperity,

Although the Ukrainian leader reportedly urged Kallas to restrain her criticism of China over the Ukraine crisis during her high-profile visit to Kyiv earlier this month after taking office, along with other senior EU officials, she apparently has no intention of toning down her blame-China rhetoric.

The Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said on Thursday that EU brandy exporters have submitted price commitment applications and given the complexity of the case, at the request of the European side,

Tariff talks between China and the EU are unlikely to progress before US president-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House in January, Spain's ambassador to Beijing suggested, as she called for improved trade relations with the bloc.

China's top diplomat has warned that a trade war between China and the European Union would result in a "lose-lose" situation and urged Beijing and Brussels to continue talks and strengthen their cooperation.

Rising tariffs across Europe could handicap Chinese automakers as they seek to grow outside their home country.

The European Union has adopted a 15th package of sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, including tougher measures against Chinese entities and more vessels from Moscow's so-called shadow fleet,

China's commerce ministry said on Wednesday it would extend the duration of its anti-dumping investigation into brandy originating from the European Union. Preliminary findings from the probe have shown dumping of EU brandy threatens to damage China's sector,

BEIJING (Reuters) -- China's commerce ministry said on Wednesday it would extend its anti-dumping investigation into brandy originating from the European Union by three months, less than the full extension allowed under its previous guidance.