Xia Nong, deputy director-general of the National Development and Reform Commission's department of industrial policies, says China's steel products are highly competitive globally, and have gained a good reputation in international trade.
This is due, he says, to the efforts of the steel companies rather than government's subsidies.
China now uses the most efficient, low energy consuming and highly sophisticated steel manufacturing equipment in the world, which has helped cut production costs significantly and boost firms' competitiveness.
Xia's remarks come after several countries, including the United States, have conducted anti-dumping investigations and adopted measures
