China expressed strong dissatisfaction with and firm opposition to the United States' initiation of a Section 301 investigation targeting China's maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding industries, said the Ministry of Commerce. The ministry made the comment on Wednesday after the U.S. Trade Representative launched the probe, emphasizing that it will keep abreast with the progress of the investigation and will take all necessary measures to steadfastly defend its rights and interests. The U.S. application for the investigation is rife with unfounded allegations, distorting normal trade and investment activities as ... (full story)