China's Ministry of Commerce announced on August 18, 2025, that it will extend its ongoing anti-subsidy investigation into certain dairy products imported from the European Union until February 21, 2026. The extension reflects the complexity of the case and comes amid continuing trade tensions between China and the EU. The probe covers products such as cheese, milk, and cream, and follows a similar extension of an investigation into European pork imports in June. Chinese officials described the extension as a responsible approach to managing trade issues and emphasized its importance for maintaining and advancing China-EU economic and trade cooperation. The move signals little easing in the broader trade disputes involving China, the EU, and the United States.