The Chinese solar panel industry is not going to get any relief from the European Union as EU is stubborn over the tariffs on Chinese made photovoltaics.

China and the E. U. agreed to hold discussions over alleged dumping by China into Europe, undercutting local solar panel producers.

Representatives of the Chinese solar sector had talks on the issue, Wang Guiqing, deputy head of the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products, said in Beijing.

Shanghai Daily reported on Thursday that a team was sent by the chamber after getting the invitation from the E. U. for a meeting, but the talks went nowhere.

Europe is China's leading solar panel market and it has made China the world's leading manufacturer of photovoltaic panels. Some European countries have lobbied their governments in favor of Chinese parts because they have earned huge profits from cheaply available parts from Chinese companies. The parts from European makers are too costly.

The E. U. is expected to announce harsh tariffs on Chinese panels in June and that could crush demand in an industry that is already suffering oversupply. The tariffs are highly likely to freeze China out of the biggest solar market in the world.