Beijing announced restrictions on government purchases of EU medical devices over 45 million yuan in response to the EU limiting Chinese firms' access to its public procurement market. China claims it had to implement countermeasures due to the EU's restrictive measures. This escalation follows recent trade tensions, including anti-dumping duties on European brandy and tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. Concerns from the EU's medical devices industry highlight the negative impact on market access and patient care, urging for constructive dialogue to resolve issues. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)