Ministry of Commerce: Charging special port fees for US-related ships is a necessary passive defense behavior

On October 12, a reporter asked: The US will impose port charges on relevant Chinese ships on October 14. We have noticed that China has announced corresponding countermeasures. What is China's comment on this? A: What the US has done seriously violates the rules of the World Trade Organization and the principle of equality and reciprocity in the China-US Maritime Agreement. It is a typical act of unilateralism. The Chinese side has expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition on many occasions. However, the US has taken a negative attitude and insists on implementing the above measures. On October 3, it issued a notice clarifying the specific requirements for charging Chinese ships. In order to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests, China has no choice but to take countermeasures. In accordance with the International Maritime Regulations of the People's Republic of China and other laws and regulations, it has decided to charge special port charges to US-related ships. < b > China's countermeasures are necessary passive defensive actions, designed to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese industries and enterprises, and to safeguard the level playing field of the international shipping and shipbuilding market. It is hoped that the US will face up to its own mistakes, meet China halfway, and return to the right track of dialogue and consultation.