Companies that deliver this equipment may no longer participate in government tenders, according to the ministry. China will also limit the import of medical devices from other countries if they contain EU-made components for more than 50 percent of the contract value.
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The reason for the measure is the decision of the European Union to limit the access of Chinese manufacturers of medical equipment to government procurement within the EU. Brussels believes that China does not offer a fair chance to European manufacturers.
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“Unfortunately, despite the benevolence and sincerity of China, the EU continues to stick to its own course, taking restrictive measures and creates new protectionist barriers,” says the Chinese Ministry of Trade in a separate statement. “That is why China has no choice but to take mutual limiting measures.”
Philips
The precise impact of the Chinese measure on healthcare technology group Philips, which, among other things, delivers ventilation equipment, MRI scanners and patient monitoring systems, is still unclear. A spokesperson could not respond immediately on Sunday morning.