Is Gree’s report against Oaks really out of justice?

I think it is not just out of justice. Gree Electric’s complaint has made Oaks, the “little brother” in the air-conditioning industry, a target of public criticism. Gree Electric has been as upright as ever in this matter, and is safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of consumers. But according to normal logic, consumers should sue Oaks. Gree's move is actually a competitive measure against Oaks.

On the afternoon of June 10, 2019, Gree Electric published a report letter on its Weibo regarding the production and sales of substandard air-conditioning products by Oaks. Gree Electric Appliances said that the following models of air-conditioning products produced by Oaks Air Conditioning Co., Ltd. have a large gap between their advertised and nominal energy efficiency values. After testing and verification by a professionally qualified third-party organization entrusted by Gree Electric Appliances, the testing conclusions are consistent with the testing conclusions. The testing conclusions of energy efficiency ratio and cooling power consumption are both unqualified.

Although Gree Electric emphasizes that it is obliged to provide feedback to relevant national departments. But after the letter was sent, many people were quite surprised. Such direct behavior of reporting competitors through one's own official channels is rare in the business world. Behind this incident, there is indeed an unknown story hidden: June is already the peak season for air-conditioning sales, and the 618 e-commerce promotion is coming soon, and every company in the air-conditioning industry has begun gearing up.