AsianFin -- The Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) recently expressed concerns over the potential impact of the U.S. Department of Commerce's preliminary anti-dumping ruling on solar products from Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Malaysia. MOFCOM spokesperson He Yadong stated that the global supply chain is the result of market forces and business decisions, and that maintaining the stability and smooth operation of these chains aligns with the long-term interests and expectations of all parties.

He emphasized that in recent years, several Chinese solar companies have invested in Southeast Asian countries, making positive contributions to local economic and social development.

The U.S. Commerce Department recently issued a preliminary anti-dumping ruling against solar products from the four Southeast Asian nations. During its investigation, the U.S. displayed a clear bias toward a particular outcome. China expressed concerns over the U.S.'s tendency to politicize and weaponize trade investigations. He called on the U.S. to abandon protectionist trade practices and work with other countries to safeguard free trade in solar and other new energy products, contributing to global efforts in combating climate change.