“The European Commission has said that China is restricting EU medical equipment manufacturers’ access to government contracts through discriminatory practices.”, — write: epravda.com.ua
The European Commission stated that China is restricting the access of medical equipment manufacturers from the EU to government contracts by applying discriminatory practices. This is stated on the website of the European Commission. The investigation report states that China uses both direct and indirect methods of discrimination against European suppliers, significantly limiting their opportunities to operate in the Chinese market. This applies to all types of medical equipment.Advertisement: At the same time, Chinese companies enjoy free access to European government procurement. According to the European Commission, the export of medical products from China to the EU has more than doubled in the period from 2015 to 2023, which indicates the openness of the European market. The European Commission called on China to stop such actions. In case of refusal, the EU may introduce restrictions or even prohibit the participation of Chinese companies in public procurement of medical equipment in Europe.