China announced on Tuesday that it has extended an anti-dumping investigation against imported paper for electrolytic capacitors from Japan.

The investigation will focus on the scope of dumping and the damages Chinese companies have suffered, according to a statement by the Ministry of Commerce.

The investigation will terminate on April 18, 2007 and may last until Oct. 17, 2007 if necessary, said the statement.

(Xinhua News Agency April 19, 2006)