[The spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce answered reporters’ questions on the preliminary ruling of the anti-dumping investigation on imported dichlorodihydrosilicone originating in Japan] On September 7, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce responded to reporters’ questions on the preliminary ruling of the anti-dumping investigation on imported dichlorodihydrosilicone originating in Japan. Q: We have noticed that the website of the Ministry of Commerce has released a preliminary announcement on the anti-dumping investigation into imported dichlorodihydrosilicone originating from Japan. Can you introduce the relevant situation? Answer: In response to the application of domestic industries, the Ministry of Commerce launched an anti-dumping investigation on imported dichlorosilane originating in Japan on January 7, 2026. After filing the case, the Ministry of Commerce conducted the investigation in strict accordance with relevant Chinese laws and regulations and relevant WTO rules. After investigation, preliminary evidence showed that there was dumping of the imported products under investigation, the relevant domestic industries were substantially damaged, and there was a causal relationship between the dumping and the substantial damage. According to the relevant provisions of the Anti-dumping Regulations of the People's Republic of China, the Ministry of Commerce issued a preliminary ruling on the case in accordance with the law on September 7, 2026, ruling that the dumping margin of the Japanese company was 80.8%-99.2%, and decided to implement temporary anti-dumping measures. China has always used trade remedy measures with caution and restraint, and firmly safeguarded fair and free trade. In the next step, we will continue to conduct investigations in accordance with the law, fully protect the rights of all stakeholders, and make a final ruling based on the investigation results in an objective and fair manner.