China has extended its ongoing investigation into whether surging beef imports are harming its domestic industry, the Ministry of Commerce announced on Wednesday.
The probe, initially launched in December 2024, came at the request of local industry groups who claim a sharp rise in imports has negatively affected Chinese beef producers.
The investigation was originally scheduled to conclude in eight months but has now been extended to November 26, 2025, due to the case’s complexity.
“The workload is significant, and the case has drawn widespread attention,” a ministry spokesperson said, noting that exporting countries, livestock farmers, and trade associations have submitted materials for review.
Beef prices in China have declined in recent years, which analysts attribute to a combination of oversupply and weakening demand amid the country’s broader economic slowdown.
Meanwhile, imports have surged, with China being a key market for major exporters such as Brazil, Argentina, and Australia.
The Ministry of Commerce said it is still evaluating feedback from all stakeholders to determine whether the situation warrants implementing trade safeguards.
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