EU BARS CHINESE FIRMS FROM BIG MEDICAL DEVICE CONTRACTS

EU Bars Chinese Firms from Big Medical Device Contracts to Level the Playing Field
The European Commission is blocking Chinese companies from bidding on EU public contracts over €5 million for medical devices, citing unfair barriers Chinese firms impose on European suppliers. This move targets about 60% of the EU’s medical device procurement market, covering items like ventilators, X-ray machines, and surgical gear.

While exceptions exist where no alternatives are available, successful bids must limit Chinese-made inputs to 50%. The EU aims to push China toward fairer trade practices, though talks so far have stalled.

This is the first use of the EU’s 2022 International Procurement Instrument, signaling a tougher stance amid ongoing trade tensions with Beijing.

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