Yesterday, a storm swept through a Chinese company located far away in Europe. On the border between Poland and the Netherlands, the peaceful daily life of this Chinese-funded company was shattered by a sudden "guest". They were not friendly visitors, but a group of unidentified individuals who claimed to be conducting a "countervailing duty investigation".
Imagine you're working at your desk and suddenly a group of strangers break in, their serious faces and resolute attitude that freeze the air in an instant. They took control of the company's information equipment, and even confiscated employees' mobile phones, plunging the entire office into an atmosphere of unprecedented tension and oppression.
Such a scene is an unbearable impact for any enterprise. What's even more incredible is that the company did not receive any notice of inspection from the European Commission before all this happened. This kind of "surprise attack" without warning not only disrupts the normal operation rhythm of the enterprise, but also is a great challenge to the psychology of employees.
We can't help but ask: What kind of considerations is this act of the European Commission based on? Is it discrimination against Chinese-funded enterprises, or is it a warning to other enterprises in Europe? In today's increasingly deepening globalization, any discriminatory behavior against enterprises in a specific country or region is a flagrant violation of international economic and trade rules.
If there is any concern about the subsidy, it should be investigated through proper and legal channels. However, the European Commission's operation has given people the impression that "if you want to add to the crime, there is no excuse." This is not only a great disrespect to the companies involved, but also a serious warning to all non-EU companies that invest and operate in Europe.
We can understand that each country and region has its own laws and regulations and enforcement methods, but this does not mean that international law and the principles of fair trade can be ignored. The European Commission's action undoubtedly sends an extremely negative signal to the international community: investing in Europe may not be as safe and stable as imagined.
Such an act not only harms the interests of the Chinese companies involved, but may also trigger a series of chain reactions, affecting the confidence and expectations of global investors in the European market. After all, who wants to invest their money and energy in a market full of uncertainty and risk?
In the face of such an emergency, we call on the international community to pay close attention to it. This is not just a matter of one company or one country, but a major issue related to the global economic and trade order and the international rule of law. The Council of Europe should conduct a thorough investigation into the incident and publicly clarify the facts in order to avoid a similar incident from happening again.
At the same time, we also hope that all enterprises investing in Europe can unite to jointly protect their legitimate rights and interests. In the face of unfair treatment, we must dare to speak out and defend our rights. Only in this way can we ensure the steady development of enterprises in a complex international environment.
Finally, we would like to ask: Is this act of the European Commission a "special consideration" for Chinese-funded enterprises or a "general warning" to all enterprises in Europe? If it is the former, then it is undoubtedly a kind of discrimination and prejudice; if it is the latter, then is this kind of law enforcement method reasonable and legal? These questions deserve everyone's deep thought.
In this turmoil, we have seen the difficulties and challenges for Chinese enterprises to develop overseas. But it is precisely for this reason that we should strengthen our confidence and unite to jointly deal with various complex situations. Because only in this way can we remain invincible in the unpredictable international market.
This incident is not only a challenge to Chinese-funded enterprises, but also a challenge to international economic and trade rules. We hope that the Council of Europe will come up with a reasonable and fair explanation, and that the international community will pay sufficient attention and attention to it. Because in this era of globalization, the unilateral action of any one country can trigger a chain reaction on a global scale. What we need is cooperation and dialogue, not confrontation and conflict;