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Domestic prices were more than 33 % cheaper than export prices on average.
Komisija v uvodni izjavi 400 ni trdila, da bi bila razumna odločitev ustvariti dobiček, temveč razširiti prodajo na izvozne trge, kjer bi bilo mogoče dobiček glede na bistveno razliko v ceni, obravnavano v uvodni izjavi 396, povečati, ali alternativno povišati ceno domače prodaje vsaj na raven izvoza, da bi se skupni dobiček čim bolj povečal.
The investigation also established that the same costs were associated with the same models regardless of the destination.
V zvezi s tem je treba opozoriti, kot je navedeno v uvodnih izjavah 394 do 397 in v uvodni izjavi 404 v nadaljevanju, sklep o zaupanju in ukazovanju glede družbe Bafang ne temelji na ugotovljeni razliki v ceni.
Consequently, the price differences between the exported and the domestically sold models could not be explained by means of differences in costs.
Tak element se je štel za učinek, ne za osnovo takega zaupanja in ukazovanja.
Bafang claimed that these price differences were due to higher sales costs on the export market.
Na podlagi tega je bila trditev zavrnjena.
However, the investigation showed that only a small part of the difference in price was attributable to higher selling costs.
Poleg tega se je Komisija oprla na posebno poročilo o industriji, osredotočeno na motorje za električna kolesa na Kitajskem, „Poročilo o povpraševanju na trgu in naložbenem svetovanju na področju industrije motorjev za električna kolesa na Kitajskem v obdobju 2018–2023“, ki ga je pripravila družba YuboZhiye Market Consulting.
Bafang did not claim that such differences would be explained by different market conditions and such hypothesis is also not confirmed by the facts established in this investigation.
Glede na opis na spletišču poročilo „temelji na podatkih, ki so jih zagotovili raziskovalci družbe YuboZhiye v skladu z nacionalnimi statističnimi agencijami, zbirkami podatkov o spremljanju trga, industrijskimi združenji (strokovnjaki), statističnimi oddelki za uvoz in izvoz, raziskovalnimi instituti in drugimi institucijami“.
To the contrary, as a member of the CBA, Bafang is subordinated to this association whose 13th Bicycle plan aims at improving the export performance of electric bicycle exporting producers as mentioned in recitals (112) and (113) above.
To je potrdila analiza uvoznih cen motorjev, ki so jih kupovali vzorčeni proizvajalci izvozniki, ki so se pri primerljivih modelih precej skladale s cenami, ki so jih zaračunavali domači dobavitelji motorjev, vključno z družbo Bafang.
As a consequence, in order to contribute to the export performance of this industry, it is entrusted or directed to sell input at cheaper prices on the domestic market so that the exporting producers of electrical bicycles can offer their products at significantly lower prices than its competitors on the export markets, that have to source engines at non subsidised prices.
Natančneje, pri glavnem modelu (kombinacija lokacije in moči), ki se je v OP uvažal in ki so ga vzorčeni proizvajalci izvozniki kupovali na domačem trgu, je bila cenovna razlika nižja od 3 %.
Several parties claimed that Bafang's decision to charge higher prices on exports markets than on its domestic market should not be considered as irrational.
Po razkritju je družba Bafang trdila, da navedba, da subjekti na domačem trgu oblikujejo cene in da uvozne cene nanje ne bi mogle vplivati, ni bila podprta z dokazi.
First, this could be linked to after sales costs.
Trdila je tudi, da ugotovitev, da so domače cene na isti ravni kot uvozne cene, samo odraža primerno plačilo.
Second, this could depend on different competitive levels on the two markets.
Glede tega je treba opozoriti, da zaradi delnega nesodelovanja kitajske vlade, obravnavanega v uvodnih izjavah 163 do 173, Komisija ni imela na voljo bistvenih informacij o strukturi domačega trga motorjev niti o mehanizmih določanja cen.
Third, this could depend on a higher domestic demand and recognition of Bafang brand.
Zato se je morala zanašati na razpoložljiva dejstva in je menila, da so informacije v posebnem poročilu o industriji motorjev, navedenem v uvodni izjavi 404, razumne.
Concerning the first point, reference is made to recital (397) where such claim has already been addressed in the light of the information verified at the premises of the supplier.
Poleg tega ob upoštevanju, da je uvoz motorjev leta 2017 predstavljal samo 10 % potrošnje električnih motorjev na Kitajskem, ni verjetno, da bi izvozniki v drugih državah lahko vplivali na domače cene, vsaj ne bistveno.
Concerning the second and the third point, it should be noted at the outset that the above mentioned claim was not supported by new elements.
Družba Bafang nikakor ni predložila dokazov, ki bi podprli to trditev.
In any event, in view of the partial non-cooperation by the GOC, as discussed in recitals (163) to (169) above, the Commission lacked crucial information with regard to the different competitive levels of domestic and export markets as well as to the situation of the different suppliers of engines in the domestic market.
Na podlagi tega je Komisija trditev zavrnila.
On this basis, the Commission had to base its findings on the information available; i.e. the sole questionnaire reply received from suppliers of input material.
Tako dejstvo, da so cene motorjev na kitajskem domačem trgu znatno nižje od tistih za izvoz, ob neobstoju nasprotnih informacij od kitajske vlade dodatno kaže na vladno zaupanje in ukazovanje domačim dobaviteljem motorjev, naj industriji električnih koles motorje prodajajo po nizkih cenah, ter na nerazumno ravnanje domačih dobaviteljev motorjev.
There is no evidence showing a different competitive level of the domestic and export market giving rise to such a different pricing level between the two markets.
Poročilo prav tako vsebuje dokaze, da je industrija električnih koles subvencionirana in da se te subvencije dodeljujejo za zagotavljanje splošne ugodnosti industriji električnih koles, vključno z dobavitelji motorjev.
There is also no evidence on the recognition of the Bafang brand, and how this impacted the different pricing.
To je podprto z naslednjimi izvlečkom:
If at all, brand recognition could have an impact also on the pricing in the domestic market as it could underpin a higher price than competitors on the domestic market.
petletni načrt‘ za industrijo električnih koles v glavnem predlaga elektrifikacijo industrije vozil, zlasti za zamenjavo vozil, katerih delovanje temelji na gorivu. […] Podporne politike države za te industrije so postavile temelje za razvoj industrije električnih koles.
Furthermore, considering the substantial price difference between engines sold on the domestic market and those sold for export, a rational economic decision would be to focus rather on sales of engines on the export markets given the much higher profitability that can be achieved.
Čeprav državna vlada v glavnem podpira razvoj industrije vozil na pogon z novimi viri energije, saj so osnovne motorne tehnologije medsebojno povezane, spodbuja razvoj industrije motorjev za e-kolesa v enakem obsegu.“ – pododdelek II oddelka I poglavja XI.
A higher profitability could still be achieved even if the company would reduce its export prices of engines, compared to those charged during the IP, in order to gain market share in third country markets.
Komisija se je za opredelitev narave teh „podpornih politik“ sklicevala na načrt razvoja lahke industrije (2016–2020).
This is because the profitability achieved on the export market would still be much higher than the one achieved on the domestic market.
Zlasti se je sklicevala na tri sklope podpornih ukrepov, opisanih v uvodnih izjavah od 101 do 106.
In combination with increasing export sales volumes, absolute profitability would even exceed current levels.
Poročilo vsebuje druge pomembne informacije, ki kažejo, da se kitajska industrija motorjev podpira v okviru verige dobave električnih koles:
Despite the above, the investigation showed that Bafang's main activity during the IP remained on domestic market.
„Stroški surovin in dodatkov v industriji električne opreme znašajo približno 70 % vseh stroškov.
Bafang claimed that the fact that their domestic sales over the IP allowed for a reasonable profit proved that they were not selling at lower prices on their domestic market and that their pricing behaviour was not irrational.
Spremembe cen surovin neposredno vplivajo na stroške izdelkov.
While it is not disputed that Bafang's domestic sales were profitable, the information on the file shows that domestic prices were substantially lower than export prices.
Zlasti je nenehno povečevanje cen materialov za trajne magnete, kot je NdFeB, cene izdelkov potisnilo navzgor.
The point made by the Commission in recital (400) was not that a rational decision would be to make profit, but to expand sales to the export markets where profits could be increased in view of the significant price difference discussed in recital (396), or alternatively to increase the price on the domestic sales at least to the same level as the export sales in order to maximize its overall profits.
Podporne zmogljivosti za motorje e-koles, ki se uporabljajo za e-kolesa, in razvoj industrij nižje v verigi neposredno vplivajo na industrijo motorjev.“ – oddelek III poglavja I.
Giant also claimed that according to the Panel Report EC — Countervailing Measures on DRAM Chips, acting in a ‘non-commercially reasonable manner is not enough to establish entrustment or direction’.
„V obdobju 2013–2017 se je industrija motorjev za e-kolesa na Kitajskem hitro razvijala.
In this regard, it should be noted that, as provided in recitals (394) to (397) and (404) below, the conclusion on entrustment and direction is not based on the price difference observed for Bafang.
Kitajska industrija motorjev za e-kolesa je dosegla rast zaradi močnega spodbujanja države in podjetij.“ – pododdelek IV oddelka I poglavja II.
Such an element was considered to be the effect rather than the basis for such entrustment and direction.
„Trend razvoja elektrifikacije koles je zelo pomemben za razvoj industrije motorjev za električna kolesa.
On this basis, the claim was rejected.
Je ključen za širitev povpraševanja industrije na trgu in spodbujanje nadaljnje širitve obsega industrije.
In addition, the Commission relied on a specific industry report focused on engines for electric bicycles in China ‘2018-2023 China E-bike motor industry Market Demand and Investment Consulting Report’, produced by YuboZhiye Market Consulting.
Poleg tega je glede na to, da je motor ključni sestavni del električnega kolesa, razvoj industrije motorjev ključen, saj krepi konkurenčnost celotne industrijske verige.“ – pododdelek I oddelka I poglavja III (poudarek je dodan).
According to the description on the website, the report is ‘based on the data provided by YuboZhiye's researchers in accordance with national statistical agencies, market monitoring databases, industry associations (scholars), import and export statistics departments, research institutes and other institutions’.
„Trenutno država zagotavlja davčno podporo za tehnološke raziskave in razvoj industrije motorjev.
The report, which is publicly available, shows that the import of bicycle engines only represented less than 10 % of the domestic sales in 2017.
Razvoj tehnologije splošne industrije motorjev ima veliko uporabno vrednost za motorje za električna kolesa in pozitivno vpliva na razvoj industrije.“ – pododdelek III oddelka I poglavja III.
Therefore, the Commission considered that the domestic market players are clearly price-setters and could not be influenced by import prices, which are rather price-followers.
„Država podpira razvoj industrije motorjev za električna kolesa.
This is confirmed by the analysis of the import price of engines purchased by the sampled exporting producers, which, for comparable models, are substantially in line with the prices charged by the domestic suppliers of engines, including Bafang.
Zaradi široke uporabnosti industrije električnih koles in velikega obsega povpraševanja je zaposlitvena populacija znatno izboljšana.
More specifically, for the main model (combination of location and power) which was both imported and purchased on the domestic market in the IP by the sampled exporting producers, the price difference was lower than 3 %.
Država bo zato še naprej močno podpirala industrijo električnih koles, to pa očitno vpliva tudi na industrijo motorjev za električna kolesa. […] Država posveča veliko pozornosti razvoju industrije motorjev, zato na industrijo motorjev za e-kolesa vplivajo tudi aktivne politike države z neko tehnično podporo in politično podporo, kar bo spodbudilo razvoj industrije.“ – pododdelek V oddelka I poglavja III.
Following the disclosure Bafang submitted that the statement that domestic market players are price-setters and could not be influenced by import prices was not supported by evidence.
„Zajamčiti zadostna sredstva: Po eni strani je za snovanje in razvoj motorjev za električna kolesa potrebnih veliko kapitalskih naložb.
It also claimed that the finding that domestic prices are at the same level as import prices just reflects adequate remuneration.
Pri vsakodnevni proizvodnji in upravljanju morajo podjetja tudi ohranjati visoko likvidnost za nabavo surovin.
In this regard, it is recalled that due to the partial non-cooperation of the GOC, discussed in recitals (163) to (173), crucial information concerning the structure of the domestic market of engines, as well as the mechanism of price settings were not available to the Commission.
Po drugi strani je za proizvodnjo motorjev za e-kolesa potrebnega veliko kapitala za nakup in gradnjo tovarn ter nakup proizvodne opreme, tako da se lahko doseže znaten obseg proizvodnje, da se zadovoljijo potrebe velikih strank nižje v verigi.
Therefore, the Commission had to rely on facts available and considered that the information provided in the specific industry report on engines referred to in recital (404) was reasonable.
Zato so za vzpostavitev zdravega in trajnostnega razvoja proizvajalcev motorjev za električna kolesa zadostna sredstva nujen pogoj.“ – pododdelek I oddelka III poglavja IV.
Furthermore, considering that imports of engines only represented 10 % of the consumption of electric engines in China in 2017, it is unlikely that the exporters in other countries instead would be able to influence, at least to an appreciable extent, the domestic prices,.
„V primerjavi z razvitimi državami, kot so evropske države in Združene države Amerike, industrija motorjev za električna kolesa na Kitajskem na tehnični ravni še vedno nekoliko zaostaja.
In any case, Bafang did not provide any evidence substantiating this claim.
Vendar se kitajska proizvodna industrija ob močni podpori vlade hitro razvija, proizvodna zmogljivost industrije električnih koles pa se širi.“ – pododdelek I oddelka I poglavja V.
On this basis, the Commission rejected the claim.
„Močna podpora države proizvodni industriji nenehno izboljšuje kitajsko tehnologijo izdelave motorjev, industrija motorjev za kolesa pa je v zadnjih letih vse bolj sposobna zadostiti domačemu povpraševanju.
As a consequence, the fact that the price of engines in the Chinese domestic market are substantially lower than for export further points to government entrustment and direction of the domestic engine suppliers to sell engines to the electric bicycles industry at low prices and to the irrational behaviour of domestic engine suppliers, in the absence of information to the contrary submitted by the GOC.
Uvoz motorjev za električna kolesa je upadel.“ – pododdelek II oddelka I poglavja V.
Furthermore, the report contains evidence that the electric bicycle industry is subsidised and that these subsidies are granted with a view to the overall benefit of the electric bicycle industry including suppliers of engines.
„Motorji za električna kolesa se uporabljajo neposredno pri proizvodnji električnih koles, razvoj industrije nižje v verigi pa odločilno vpliva na povpraševanje po motorjih za električna kolesa. […] V zadnjih letih je normativna prilagoditev države trgu nižje v verigi delno vplivala na povpraševanje po motorjih za električna kolesa.“ – pododdelek II oddelka I poglavja VI.
This is namely supported by the following extract:
„Z vidika zaposlitve je državna vlada sprejela glavno politiko stabilizacije zaposlovanja, veriga industrije e-koles od podpornih proizvajalcev do ponudnikov storitev nižje v verigi pa zagotavlja veliko zaposlitvenih možnosti.
‘The “13th Five-Year Plan” for the electric bicycle industry mainly proposes the electrification of the vehicle industry, mainly for the replacement of fuel-based vehicles. […] The state's support policies for these industries laid the foundation for the development of the electric bicycle industry.
Poleg tega razmeroma visoka tehnična raven motorjev za e-kolesa ustreza politiki spodbujanja zaposlovanja in industrijske nadgradnje.
Though the state government mainly supports the development of the new-energy vehicle industry, since the basic motor technologies are interlinked, it promotes the development of the e-bike motor industry to the same extent.’
Državna vlada zato podpira razvoj industrije motorjev za električna kolesa.“ – pododdelek II oddelka I poglavja XI.
(Chapter XI, Section I, Subsection II).
„Kitajska vlada spodbuja razvoj motorjev za e-kolesa na Kitajskem.
The Commission referred to the Light Industry Development Plan (2016-2020) to qualify the nature of these ‘support policies’.
Priporočila za 13. petletni načrt za gospodarski in družbeni razvoj centralnega komiteja Komunistične partije Kitajske poudarjajo, da bi morali […] spodbujati zelena potovanja, vključno s kolesom, spodbujati elektrifikacijo industrije koles in vozil ter dvigniti raven industrializacije električnih vozil.
In particular the Commission referred to the three sets of supporting measures described in recitals (101) to (106).
Podpora nacionalni politiki zagotavlja podlago politike za razvoj industrije in dosega nenehno rast povpraševanja na trgu nižje v verigi.“ – pododdelek V oddelka II poglavja VIII.
The report contains other relevant information showing that the Chinese industry of engines is supported as part of the supply chain of electric bicycles:
„Ustrezno nacionalno načrtovanje in politike glede industrije motorjev so zagotovili močno politično podporo razvoju industrije električnih koles.“ – pododdelek I oddelka IV poglavja XI.
‘The cost of raw materials and accessories for the electric bicycle industry accounts for about 70 % of the total cost.
„Vladna podporna politika: v zadnjih letih so državne in lokalne vlade uredile veliko tega za spodbujanje razvoja industrije motorjev.
The price changes of raw material prices directly affects the cost of the products. In particular, the continuous price increase of permanent magnet materials such as NdFeB has pushed up product prices. The supporting facilities for E-bike motors used for E-bikes, and the development of downstream industries directly affect the motor industry.’
Pri tem niso le zagotovile politične podpore, temveč so tudi aktivno načrtovale ukrepe za spodbujanje preobrazbe in nadgradnje podjetij, da se zagotovi dobro okolje za politike in jasno pokaže smer razvoja kitajske industrije motorjev.
(Chapter I, Section III).
Prvič, vzpostavljeni so bili posebni podporni skladi, poleg tega pa sta bila na nekaterih območjih spodbujana obseg industrije motorjev in razvoj grozdov na tem področju.
‘During 2013-2017, e-bike motor industry in China developed rapidly.
Drugič, uvedene so bile spodbude v obliki vračila davka pri rasti naložbenega obsega ali proizvodne vrednosti podjetij.
The Chinese e-bike motor industry achieved growth thanks to the strong promotion of the State and enterprises.’
Tretjič, industriji motorjev so bile s številnih vidikov namenjene največje mogoče pobude in najvišja podpora, vključno z rabo zemljišč, kapitalskimi storitvami ter oskrbo z delovno silo itd., da se podjetja spodbudi, da aktivno opravljajo svoje delo in začnejo dejavnost, ustvarijo več znanih znamk ter spodbujajo nadaljnji razvoj regionalne industrije motorjev.“ – pododdelek III oddelka IV poglavja XI.
(Chapter II, Section I, Subsection IV).
Skratka, poročilo potrjuje, da sta industriji električnih koles in motorjev medsebojno povezani in da je razvoj industrije motorjev ključen za razvoj industrije električnih koles.
‘The development trend of bicycle electrification is of great significance to the development of the electric bicycle motor industry.
Prav tako potrjuje, da kitajska vlada zagotavlja subvencije za motorje, katerih namen je izboljšati konkurenčnost celotne industrijske verige, vključno z industrijo električnih koles.
It is essential to expanding the industry's market demand and to promoting the further expansion of the industry scale.
Na podlagi navedenega je Komisija sklenila, da kitajska vlada kitajskim proizvajalcem motorjev zaupa ali ukazuje, naj te surovine domačim proizvajalcem električnih koles zagotavljajo za plačilo, ki je nižje od primernega.
In addition, since the motor is the core component of the electric bicycle, the development of the motor industry is essential as it enhances the competitiveness of the entire industry chain.’
Po razkritju je družba Giant trdila, da v skladu s poročilom pritožbenega organa STO v zadevi ZDA – Preiskava za uvedbo izravnalne dajatve za dinamične bralno-pisalne pomnilnike (DRAM) „zgolj politične izjave“ ne morejo „pomeniti zaupanja ali ukazovanja v smislu člena 1.1(a)(1)(iv) Sporazuma SIU“.
(Chapter III, Section I, Subsection I) (emphasis added).
Poleg tega „zaupanje in ukazovanje – z dodeljevanjem odgovornosti zasebnemu organu ali izvajanjem oblasti nad zasebnim organom – predpostavljata aktivnejšo vlogo, in ne zgolj spodbude“.
‘At present, the state provides tax support for the technology research and development of the motor industry.
Pritožbeni organ je zaključil, da bi dokazi o „zaupanju ali ukazovanju zasebnemu organu“ „vključevali neko obliko grožnje ali prisile“.
The development of the technology of the general motor industry has a strong application value to the motor for electric bicycles and has a positive effect on the development of the industry.’
Poleg tega se je družba Giant sklicevala na poročilo odbora STO v zadevi ZDA – omejitve izvoza, kjer je navedeno, da „tako zaupanje kot ukazovanje zato nujno vsebujeta naslednje tri elemente: (i) izrecno in pritrdilno delegiranje ali ukaz, (ii) naslovljen na neko osebo in (iii) katerega predmet je neka naloga ali dolžnost“.
(Chapter III, Section I, Subsection III).
Samo nadzor ali izvajanje splošnih regulativnih pristojnosti zato za ugotovitev zaupanja ali ukazovanja ne zadošča.
‘The state supports the development of the electric bicycle motor industry for electric bicycles. Due to the wide application of the electric bicycle industry and the large scale of demand, the employment population is significantly improved.
V zvezi s tem je treba opozoriti, da sklep Komisije ne temelji izključno na političnih izjavah, kar je podrobno obravnavano v oddelku 3.1 zgoraj.
Therefore, the country will continue to strongly support the electric bicycle industry in the future, and the electric bicycle motor industry is also obviously affected. […] The State pays significant attention to the development of the motor industry, therefore the E-bike motor industry is also affected by the country's active policies, with certain technical support and policy support, which will promote the development of the industry.’
Temelji tudi na vlogi združenja CBA, ki ne združuje samo proizvajalcev koles, temveč tudi proizvajalce motorjev, nadzira in usmerja pa ga najvišji kitajski organ, tj. državni svet.
(Chapter III, Section I, Subsection V).
Poleg tega je treba še opozoriti, da so člani združenja CBA dolžni izvajati njegove sklepe, zato so se šteli za podrejene.