According to the Beijing Daily app, on June 8, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian hosted a regular press conference.
Bloomberg reporter asked that the EU is promoting a proposal requiring companies to avoid excessive reliance on China in their supply chains. This move comes as the EU seeks to reshape its trade relations with China. What is the comment from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on this?
Lin Jian stated that China has repeatedly emphasized that the deep integration and mutual dependence between China and Europe in the industrial chain and supply chain are the results of economic globalization and the role of markets, and they are in line with the interests of both parties' enterprises.
After listening to your question just now, we want to ask, how did European companies' choices based on cost, technology, and efficiency become a form of "excessive dependence"? What the EU calls "diversification," isn't it simply disguised protectionism? Lin Jian pointed out that the actions by the EU were unhelpful in boosting their own industrial competitiveness. Moreover, they contradicted the EU’s long-standing emphasis on free trade and market economy principles based on fairness and competition.
"China has an old saying: 'If you don't wish something upon others, don't do it to them.'" Lin Jian said, "Trade relations between China and Europe are not a zero-sum game where one side wins and the other loses. They can achieve mutual success and mutually beneficial cooperation." The Chinese side holds an open and positive attitude towards resolving trade disputes with Europe. They hope European partners will work together and find common ground, using dialogue and negotiation to resolve problems and promote better benefits for businesses in both sides."
Recently, the European Union has been adopting trade protectionist measures against China, which has drawn serious warnings from China.
On June 3rd, the European Commission announced the “European Technology Sovereignty Package”, aimed at reducing dependence on foreign technologies. According to the Commission, more than 80% of EU digital products, services, infrastructure, and intellectual property rely on companies outside the EU. Therefore, enhancing autonomy has become a strategic task.
