An extraordinary row has broken out between GE and the Chinese government over the fitness for purpose of GE turbines imported to China for installation in its power stations. China's AQSIQ office (General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine), an imports watchdog and enforcement agency responsible directly to the State Council, claimed on 10 August that imported GE E-class gas turbines for power generation have serious quality and safety problems. The claim comes amid mounting tension between China and the United States over the safety of Chinese exports. ASQIQ said in a press conference that, out of 24 GE gas turbines that had reported faults, several had 'caused big accidents' within the past year, which have not only incurred huge economic losses for the users but also threatened the security of China's power grid and supply system. However, further details of the accidents and supply difficulties do not seem to be available.
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