BEIJING, Feb 4, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Beijing accused the European Union on Wednesday of taking "discriminatory" measures after the bloc opened an investigation into Chinese clean energy giant Goldwind over concerns the firm unfairly benefitted from state subsidies. Goldwind is one of the world's biggest wind turbine suppliers, and is looking to boost growth overseas, bringing it into competition with Western companies. China's foreign ministry said Wednesday the probe amounted to protectionism and threatened future Chinese investments in Europe. "The EU's frequent use of unilateral trade tools and its discriminatory and restrictive measures against Chinese companies send protectionist signals," foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian told a regular press conference. The probe would also "affect the confidence of Chinese companies in investing in Europe", he added.
