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EU votes to curb Chinese medical devices, cites procurement bias

June 03, 2025 1 min read
author Anamika Mishra [Sub Editor]
In a significant shift in procurement supply chain management, the European Union (EU) has voted to restrict imports of Chinese medical devices, following an investigation that revealed widespread discrimination against foreign suppliers in China. This landmark move is aimed at enforcing fair trade practices and protecting European industry competitiveness. According to the EU’s findings, nearly 87% of Chinese public procurement contracts for medical devices included “direct and indirect discrimination” against foreign companies. Allegations

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