China announced Tuesday it would start an anti-dumping
investigation against imports catechol, a chemical used in making
dyes and paint, produced in the United States and
Japan.??
Chinese Ministry of
Commerce said in an announcement that it would scrutinize
whether the imported products from the areas constitute dumping,
and if so would confirm the scope of dumping.
The investigation should conclude before May 31, 2006, but may
extend until Nov. 30, 2006 under certain conditions, according to
the announcement.
(Xinhua News Agency June 1, 2005)