The European Commission has decided to exclude Chinese companies from public procurement of medical devices over €5 million in response to their discrimination.

The European Commission has announced the exclusion of Chinese companies from tenders for medical devices above €5 million, following an investigation that revealed discriminatory barriers imposed by China. The measure aims to protect EU businesses and ensure fair access to the Chinese market. While there are exceptions for the lack of alternative suppliers, the Commission emphasizes that the EU has no binding procurement commitments towards China and the measures are in line with international rules.