The European Union will investigate the British mining giant's sale of nickel ore to Chinese companies, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: hope the relevant parties can abide by the commitment to opening up

On November 5th, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning hosted a regular press conference. The European Union said yesterday that it will launch an investigation into the sale of nickel ore business by British mining giant Anglo American to China Minmetals. "I suggest you consult the competent Chinese authorities for specific questions." Mao Ning said that, as a principle, China has always supported Chinese enterprises to uphold the principle of mutual benefit and win-win results and carry out practical cooperation in various fields. "We hope that relevant parties can abide by their commitment to opening up, respect the principles of market economy and fair competition, do not politicize economic and trade issues, and provide a fair, transparent and non-discriminatory business environment for enterprises from all countries," she said.