Xinhua Commentary: Green technologies and economy thrive on competition, not tariffs

by Xinhua writer You Zhixin

SHANGHAI, June 9 (Xinhua) -- Close attention is being paid to whether or not the European Commission will impose additional tariffs on imports of China-made electric vehicles (EVs) after its anti-subsidy investigation.

From a protectionist perspective, additional tariffs may offer a temporary shield for European automakers. But in the long run, they will ultimately erode their