China’s commerce ministry said it firmly opposes the UK government’s decision not to support the use of Mingyang Smart Energy Group equipment in UK offshore wind projects, calling the move inconsistent with open-market principles. The ministry said the UK’s “national security” justification for excluding Chinese products would harm local economic development and public welfare, and could negatively impact bilateral economic and trade cooperation.

2026-04-14

China’s commerce ministry said it firmly opposes the UK government’s decision not to support the use of Mingyang Smart Energy Group equipment in UK offshore wind projects, calling the move inconsistent with open-market principles. The ministry said the UK’s “national security” justification for excluding Chinese products would harm local economic development and public welfare, and could negatively impact bilateral economic and trade cooperation.