World Trade Organization WT/DS452/1G/L/1008G/SCM/D95/1G/TRIMS/D/34 7 November 2012 (12-6120) Original: English European Union and certain member States – Certain Measures Affecting the Renewable Energy Generation Sector Request for Consultations by China The following communication, dated 5 November, from the delegation of China to the delegations of the European Union, Greece and Italy, and to the Chairperson of the Dispute Settlement Body, is circulated in accordance with Article 4.4 of the DSU. _______________ My authorities have instructed me to request consultations with the European Union (the "EU"), the Republic of Italy ("Italy") and the Hellenic Republic ("Greece") pursuant to Articles 1 and 4 of the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes ("DSU"), Articles XXII and XXIII:1 of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 ("GATT 1994"), Articles 4.1 and 30 of the Agreement on Subsidies and Count