General Administration of Customs: China's steel exports comply with market principles and World Trade Organization rules

On the morning of January 13, 2025, the State Council Information Office held a series of press conferences on the achievements of China's high-quality economic development. At the meeting, Lv Daliang, spokesperson for the General Administration of Customs and director of the Statistics and Analysis Department, answered questions from reporters about China's steel exports.

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On the morning of January 13, 2025, the State Council Information Office held a series of press conferences on the achievements of China's high-quality economic development. At the meeting, Lv Daliang, spokesperson for the General Administration of Customs and director of the Statistics and Analysis Department, answered questions from reporters about China's steel exports.

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Kyodo News reporter: Last year, the export volume of steel was close to the highest level in history, and at the same time, trade frictions with some countries have intensified. What is China's view on this?
Answer:
Lv Daliang:
What I want to say is that China is a responsible major country and a responsible member of the World Trade Organization. We have always strictly followed the rules of the World Trade Organization to engage in mutually beneficial and win-win trade relations with various countries. The Chinese steel industry is constantly innovating and upgrading, mainly to meet domestic steel demand, while also providing innovative and high-quality products for many countries. At the press conference in the third quarter of last year, I also mentioned that our hand torn steel represents the advanced level in the industry. China's steel exports comply with market principles and World Trade Organization rules. Some countries have adopted protectionist measures against China's steel, which have undermined international trade rules, pushed up downstream production costs, and are not conducive to the stability of the global supply chain, nor do they help solve their own problems and concerns. Customs will fulfill our responsibilities and do our job well, effectively safeguarding the legitimate and lawful rights and interests of Chinese enterprises.
Thank you.