China will also restrict imports of medical devices from other countries that contain EU-made components worth more than 50% of the contract value.

China hit back at the European Union’s restrictions on its medical device makers while maintaining key exceptions, adding uncertainty to ties ahead of a high-stakes summit later this month.

China has barred European medical device companies from government procurement deals exceeding 45 million yuan ($6.28 million), escalating its trade row with the European Union.