中国反制来了，商务部宣布，对日本征69%反倾销税，对美国征220%

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has announced an anti-dumping investigation on imported polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) from the US, Japan, South Korea, and Malaysia, extending anti-dumping duties that could reach up to 220.9% for US companies and 69.1% for Japanese companies [1][9][10]. Group 1: Industry Context - PPS, invented by Phillips Petroleum in 1967, is a high-performance engineering plastic with limited global producers, particularly in high-end applications where patents are held by Japanese companies DIC and Toray [3][5]. - China is the largest consumer of engineering plastics globally, with an import dependency for PPS projected at 53.6% in 2024 [3][7]. Group 2: Anti-Dumping Measures - The anti-dumping duties were initially imposed in December 2020 to protect China's nascent PPS industry from low-priced imports from the US and Japan, which had previously kept import dependency stable at 55%-60% [7][9]. - The Ministry of Commerce's recent announcement for a review is driven by concerns from domestic PPS producers about the potential crisis if duties are lifted [9][10]. Group 3: Political and Economic Implications - The ongoing geopolitical tensions, particularly regarding Taiwan, have implications for US and Japanese companies seeking to maintain market access in China [12][17]. - The Chinese government has a broad range of potential countermeasures against foreign companies, including restrictions on raw materials and mature chips, which could significantly impact industries in the US and Japan [19][21][23]. Group 4: Conclusion - The investigation into PPS imports serves to protect domestic industry interests while responding to foreign provocations, indicating a strategic approach to trade relations [25].