The Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Mutual benefit and win-win is the essence of China-EU economic and trade cooperation, and the imposition of tariffs is a protectionist act

On July 29th, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian hosted a regular press conference. Reuters reporter asked, the European Union recently took action to impose tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles, but Italy and other European Union countries are seeking to establish stronger economic ties with China. Is this an attempt by the European Union countries to achieve both ends? "Regarding the European Union's anti-subsidy investigation against Chinese electric vehicles, China has repeatedly expressed its opposition." Lin Jian stressed that mutual benefit and win-win is the essence of China-EU economic and trade cooperation, and the imposition of tariffs is a typical protectionist act, which is not conducive to the European Union's green transformation and global efforts to combat climate change. On the basis of mutual respect, it is in the common interests of China and the European Union to properly resolve differences through dialogue and consultation.