The European Union has initiated an investigation into China’s medical devices market, prompting immediate accusations from Beijing that the bloc is engaging in protectionism. Brussels suspects that China favors domestic suppliers in medical device procurement, raising concerns over a ‘Buy China’ policy, import restrictions, and abnormally low bids. If the EU investigation concludes that China is engaging in unfair practices, it could limit Chinese companies’ access to the 27-nation bloc’s public procurement market.