So-called voluntary export restraints violate WTO rules: spokesperson

China Global Television Network (CGTN) - Sep 18, 2026

China firmly opposes the so-called voluntary restrictions on China's hybrid vehicle exports to Europe, as it gravely violates World Trade Organization rules and runs counter to market economy rules and fair competition principles, a Ministry of Commerce spokesperson said on Friday.

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