The European Commission's trade commissioner began two days of talks in Beijing on October 8. China's foreign ministry reiterated its principle of openness, cooperation and resolving economic and trade differences through dialogue.
According to Huanqiu Net, foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning was asked at the October 8 briefing about the visit of the European Commission's trade commissioner. The reporter said the commissioner opened two days of talks in Beijing that day, aimed at avoiding an escalation of trade tensions, and asked what China expected and what message it wanted to send.
광고 문의 · 300×250Mao Ning replied that specifics should be put to China's competent authorities. Rather than describe the talks in detail, the ministry laid out its position of principle, and the report carries no concrete agenda or schedule.
The principle Beijing stated
The principle he offered was to uphold openness and cooperation and resolve economic and trade differences through equal dialogue and consultation, which he said serves the shared interests of China and the EU. The wording is in line with phrasing China has used on trade questions with the EU, and again put the weight on negotiated settlement.
Three facts can be confirmed from this report: the commissioner arrived in Beijing on the 8th, the talks run two days, and a reporter described their aim as preventing trade tensions from escalating. Which products or measures are on the table and what outcome may emerge are not in Huanqiu's article, and we do not speculate.
China and the EU are major trading partners for each other, so the outcome could affect companies and consumers on both sides and supply chains in third countries. Once official statements follow the talks, we will report only what is confirmed.
