China opposes US accusation of "non-market" trade policies, cites lack of evidence for WTO rule violation.

China rejects US accusation of "non-market" trade policies, practices. A spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce stated on April 2 that China firmly opposes the United States' report on foreign trade barriers, which listed China as a "primary concern." The spokesperson said that the US report had failed to provide evidence that China's trade policies and practices violated World Trade Organization (WTO) rules, and urged the US to abide by WTO rules and maintain a fair international trade order.