China complained about India in WTO for the second time: Said- Chinese products suffer loss due to India’s solar subsidy; Has also expressed opposition to EV subsidy

China has once again complained about India in the World Trade Organization (WTO). The Chinese Commerce Ministry said in a statement on Friday that the tariffs imposed by India on ICT products like telecom equipment and the subsidies given to the solar industry are hurting Chinese companies.

These policies benefit India’s own companies, which is unfair and against WTO rules. The ministry has appealed to India to follow WTO rules and immediately correct these wrong practices. This is China’s second WTO complaint against India in 2025. A case was filed on EV and battery subsidy in October.

What are China’s allegations?

The Chinese ministry said India’s tariffs and subsidies benefit domestic companies, which creates unfair competition for Chinese products. This is a violation of the National Treatment Principle and Import Substitution Subsidy which is banned in WTO. The ministry appealed to India to follow WTO commitments and immediately correct wrong practices.

Opposition to subsidy on electric vehicles

China had expressed displeasure over the subsidy being given to promote Electric Vehicles (EV) in India. China claims that India’s huge subsidies are giving unfair advantages to its domestic companies. This is affecting Chinese electric vehicles and EV products sold in India.

This is harming China’s interests. China’s Commerce Ministry has made it clear that it will take strict steps to protect the rights of its industries.

India is at the forefront in providing EV subsidy

According to a report by Economic Times, India is getting the highest subsidy on electric cars among the big countries of the world. For example, India’s best-selling EV electric Tata Nexon is getting a subsidy of up to 46 percent for both the buyers and the manufacturer.

The benefits of EVs in India include lower GST, lower road tax as compared to petrol-diesel vehicles and the support of PLI (Production-Linked Incentive) scheme given to companies.