The Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced Wednesday the beginning of investigations into dumping allegations concerning imported hydrazine hydrate, a chemical used in water treatment.

The investigation covers imported hydrazine hydrate originated from Japan, the Republic of Korea, the United States and France, the ministry said.

The investigation will be finished within one year, and could be extended six more months in special cases.

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