China Slams UK Decision to Block Ming Yang Wind Turbines
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China has strongly opposed the U.K. government’s decision to block the use of wind turbines produced by the Chinese manufacturer Ming Yang Smart Energy Group Ltd. in British offshore wind projects, citing national security concerns.
A spokesperson from China’s commerce ministry stated on Tuesday that the U.K.’s exclusion of Chinese products contradicts its long-standing principles of an open and free market, potentially damaging bilateral trade relations. This response follows an announcement by U.K. Energy Minister Michael Shanks on March 26, in which he confirmed that the government would not support the use of Ming Yang’s turbines in offshore wind developments.
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