China denies aluminum claims, says production and demand are 'in balance'

The China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association is rejecting all claims made against the Chinese aluminum industry by U.S. groups and companies in a landmark section 332 case at the U.S. International Trade Commission, saying in a new filing that overcapacity charges aimed at China are unfounded and that the country's aluminum sector has simply been responding to domestic demand. Allegations made against the Chinese aluminum industry's production practices during a 10-hour USITC hearing on Sept. 29 included that China is...