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A couple of lovers walk past a window of a shoe shop in Paris, capital of France, April 8, 2006. Provisional anti-dumping measures on Chinese shoes, adopted by the European Commission, came into effect on April 7, despite the criticism from many French citizens and shoe retailers. (Xinhua)

A shoe retailer stands beside his shoe shop in Paris, capital of France, April 8, 2006. Provisional anti-dumping measures on Chinese shoes, adopted by the European Commission, came into effect on April 7, despite the criticism from many French citizens and shoe retailers. (Xinhua)

Shoe exporters feel pinch under EU's anti-dumping duties

2006-04-09 19:10:50

GUANGZHOU, April 9 (Xinhua) -- As the European Union's anti-dumping tariffs against China-made leather shoes took effect on Friday, Chinese shoe makers say they are suffering a double hit. Full Story>>

Chinese shoemakers oppose EU anti-dumping sanctions

2006-03-30 23:24:06

GUANGZHOU, March 30 (Xinhua) -- Chinese shoemakers on Thursday reiterated their resolute opposition to European Union anti-dumping duties, pledging further efforts to protect their interests. Full Story>>

EU set to resume anti-dumping duty against Chinese TV

2006-03-30 04:33:22

BRUSSELS, March 29 (Xinhua) -- The European Union (EU) said on Wednesday that it would resume anti-dumping duty against Chinese Television after several Chinese companies called back their promises on minimum export price. Full Story>>

Shoemakers oppose EU saction on Chinese footwear

2006-03-24 14:52:18

GUANGZHOU, March 24 (Xinhua) -- Chinese shoemakers said here on Friday that they would continue to file a demurrer with the European Union, so as to stave off a possible long-term anti-dumping measure after six-month provisional duties. Full Story>>

EU, China to handle trade disputes via talks

2006-03-24 07:20:14

European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso said here on Thursday that the European Union (EU) "favors dialogue" in handling trade disputes with China.

BRUSSELS, March 23 (Xinhua) -- European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso said here on Thursday that the European Union (EU) "favors dialogue" in handling trade disputes with China. Full Story>>

Shoe makers raise defence funds for EU anti-dumping case

2006-03-24 10:20:37

BEIJING, March 23 (Xinhua) -- In a response to the European Union's introduction of anti-dumping measures on Chinese footwear, Chinese shoe manufacturers are bracing themselves by raising a legal defence fund. Full Stor>>

EU adopts provisional anti-dumping duties on Chinese,Vietnamese shoes

2006-03-24 00:04:41

BRUSSELS, March 23 (Xinhua) -- The European Commission on Thursday formally adopted provisional anti-dumping measures on Chinese and Vietnamese leather shoes to come into effect next month, despite serious disagreement about the move among member states. Full Story>>

EU to adopt anti-dumping duties on Chinese shoes

2006-03-23 00:28:12

BRUSSELS, March 22 (Xinhua) -- The European Commission will adopt provisional anti-dumping measures on Chinese and Vietnamese leather shoes on Thursday, the European Union (EU)'s executive arm said Wednesday. Full Story>>

EU urged to reconsider proposed sanction on Chinese shoes imports

2006-03-09 21:36:33

BEIJING, March 9 (Xinhuanet) -- China is urging the European Union to reconsider its proposed sanction on Chinese shoes imports, a senior commerce official said Thursday. Full Story>>

Finland opposes EU's anti-dumping duties on Chinese shoes

2006-03-17 09:42:35

HELSINKI, March 16 (Xinhuanet) -- Finland opposes the European Union's (EU) decision to impose provisional anti-dumping duties on imports of Chinese shoes, the Finnish News Agency reported on Thursday. Full Story>>

Swedish businessmen dissatisfied with EU duties on Chinese shoes

2006-02-25 11:06:53

STOCKHOLM, Feb. 24 (Xinhuanet) -- Swedish shoe importers and retailers expressed on Friday their displeasure with the proposed EU anti-dumping duties on Chinese leather shoes. Full Story>>

EU proposes anti-dumping duties on Chinese shoes

2006-02-24 00:19:54

BRUSSELS, Feb. 23 (Xinhuanet) -- European Union (EU) Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson on Thursday proposed introducing EU market anti-dumping duties of up to 19.4 percent on Chinese leather shoes and 16.8 percent on Vietnamese leather shoes, starting from April. Full Story>>