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EU Bans Funding for Chinese Inverters, China Cites Supply Risks

5/9/2026

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The European Union announced a ban on funding projects that use Chinese inverters.
China’s Ministry of Commerce warned the restrictions could destabilize global supply chains and slow Europe’s green transition.
A ministry spokesperson called the EU’s “high-risk” designation unfounded and discriminatory.
Analysts said protectionist measures would harm both sides and weigh on global growth.

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The European Union announced a ban on funding projects that use Chinese inverters.
China’s Ministry of Commerce warned the restrictions could destabilize global supply chains and slow Europe’s green transition.
A ministry spokesperson called the EU’s “high-risk” designation unfounded and discriminatory.
Analysts said protectionist measures would harm both sides and weigh on global growth.