CHINA’S countermeasures against the US additional port fees on Chinese ships are “legitimate defense” actions aimed at maintaining a fair competition environment in the international shipping and shipbuilding markets, the Ministry of Commerce said Friday.
“The US move is a typical unilateralist action of apparent discriminatory nature, which severely harms the interests of Chinese companies,” a ministry spokesperson said in an online statement. To safeguard the interests of domestic industries, Chinese authorities will charge special port fees on ships with US affiliations, including those flying the US flag, built in the United States, or owned, controlled, or operated by US companies, in accordance with China’s international maritime regulations, the spokesperson said.
These countermeasures are set to take effect simultaneously with the US additional port fees on Chinese ships on 14 October. China urges the US side to correct its wrongdoings and work with China to find a solution through equal-footed consultation and cooperation, the spokesperson added.
Xinhua
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