China sues India at the WTO.

The World Trade Organization (WTO) announced on December 23 that it had received a request for consultations from China regarding India's trade measures on solar panels and information technology products.

WTO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. Photo credit: THX/VNA

According to a complaint filed with the WTO, China accuses India of violating international trade rules regarding subsidies for the solar energy sector and technology tariffs. Specifically, Beijing objects to certain subsidies provided by India for the production of solar cells and modules. In addition, China also complains about tariffs imposed by India on products such as mobile phones and flat-panel display manufacturing equipment. Beijing argues that these measures by India discriminate against Chinese imports, prioritizing the use of domestic input resources.

China asserts that India's policies are inconsistent with several key WTO provisions, such as the 1994 General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT); the Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures; and the Agreement on Trade-Related Investment Measures.

China's request for consultations on the dispute is the first step in the WTO's legal process. This stage provides an opportunity for the two countries to discuss and seek a satisfactory solution without prolonged litigation. If, after 60 days of consultations, the two sides are unable to resolve the dispute, China has the right to request the WTO to establish a panel to arbitrate and issue a final ruling.

Source: https://baolamdong.vn/trung-quoc-kien-an-do-len-wto-412935.html