[Ministry of Commerce Spokesperson Responds to Questions on the Preliminary Ruling of the Anti-Dumping Investigation into Imports of Dichlorodihydrosilane Originating from Japan] The Ministry of Commerce spokesperson responded to questions regarding the preliminary ruling of the anti-dumping investigation into imports of dichlorodihydrosilane originating from Japan. **Question:** We noticed that the Ministry of Commerce website has published a preliminary ruling announcement on the anti-dumping investigation into imports of dichlorodihydrosilane originating from Japan. Could you provide more details? **Answer:** At the request of the domestic industry, the Ministry of Commerce initiated an anti-dumping investigation on January 7, 2026, into imports of dichlorodihydrosilane originating from Japan. Following the initiation of the case, the Ministry of Commerce conducted the investigation strictly in accordance with relevant Chinese laws and regulations, as well as the rules of the World Trade Organization. The investigation revealed preliminary evidence indicating that the imported products under investigation were being dumped, causing material injury to the relevant domestic industry, and that there was a causal relationship between the dumping and the material injury. In accordance with the relevant provisions of the *Anti-Dumping Regulations of the People's Republic of China*, the Ministry of Commerce issued a preliminary ruling announcement on September 7, 2026, determining that the dumping margins of Japanese companies ranged from 80.8% to 99.2%. It was decided to impose provisional anti-dumping measures. China has always exercised prudence and restraint in the use of trade remedy measures and remains committed to upholding fair and free trade. Moving forward, we will continue to conduct the investigation in accordance with the law, fully safeguard the rights of all interested parties, and make a final ruling based on the investigation results in an objective and impartial manner. (Ministry of Commerce)