A statement from Trina said the CPIA is the first national-level body “dedicated to the healthy and sustainable development of the solar industry”.

It boasts 149 members, including big-hitters such as Yingli Solar, JinkoSolar, GCL and Canadian Solar, as well as Trina itself and some major developers.

The Chinese industry has been involved in a series of trade disputes around the world in recent years, most notably in the US and the EU where Chinese exports have been subject to punitive measures after inquiries.

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