The decision to extend anti-dumping duties on styrene imported from the Republic of Korea (ROK), China's Taiwan region and the United States for five years is objective and fair, He Yadong, spokesman of the Ministry of Commerce, said on Thursday.
In June 2018, the ministry announced a decision to impose anti-dumping duties on styrene imported from the two countries and the Taiwan region for a period of five years. Duties on styrene imports were set at a range of 6.2 percent to 7.5 percent for the ROK, 3.8 percent to 4.2 percent for the Taiwan region, and 13.7 percent to 55.7 percent for the United States.
In June 2023, the ministry launched a review of anti-dumping measures applicable to imports of styrene from the ROK, the Taiwan region and the United States, in response to an application from the Chinese mainland styrene industry.
It was ruled that should the anti-dumping measures be terminated, the dumping of styrene from the two countries and the Taiwan region could continue or reoccur, which could damage the Chinese mainland styrene industry, according to the ministry.
"In investigating the case, the Ministry of Commerce conducted the investigation strictly following laws and decrees and relevant WTO rules, protected the rights of all parties in accordance with the law, gave all parties ample opportunities to submit information and make comments, and after carefully reviewing the evidence, reached an objective, fair and impartial conclusion," said He at a press conference in Beijing.
Styrene, also known as styrene monomer, is a chemical used widely in the plastics and rubber industries.
Spokesman on extending anti-dumping duties on styrene
The 54th General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS) was held in Asuncion, Paraguay from Wednesday to Friday, with a focus on integration and security for the sustainable regional development.
Attending the assembly were representatives from OAS member states, 74 permanent observers and some civil society organizations.
Under the theme of "Integration and Security for the Sustainable Development of the Region," the delegations expressed their pleas for peace, democracy, equality and multilateral work among countries.
Hours before the opening ceremony in Asuncion, the situation in Bolivia, a neighboring country to Paraguay, was top on the agenda.
According to the Bolivian government, Gen. Juan Jose Zuniga on Wednesday led the attempted coup in Palacio Quemado, the government palace, which is located in Murillo Square in the city of La Paz, in a failed bid to oust President Luis Arce from office.
"We do have a very deep concern about the indigenous people in Bolivia, and hopefully this coup d'etat that didn't happen, that things go smoothly," said Clement Chartier, former president of the World Council of Indigenous Peoples.
The assembly also dedicated its statements to the improvement of democracy in Haiti and also to the promotion of human rights throughout the continent. A resolution was approved for continued efforts toward the immediate restoration of security, and the strengthening of humanitarian aid in Haiti.
Haiti has long suffered serious political and social crises, especially after then President Jovenel Moise was assassinated in 2021. There are around 200 armed gangs in the country disturbing the social order. The rise of armed gangs, the surge of violence incidents and the increase of lynching cases have forced Haitians to live in humanitarian disasters in terms of safety, health care and food supplies.
54th OAS General Assembly held in Asuncion, with focus on regional security
54th OAS General Assembly held in Asuncion, with focus on regional security
