According to a report on the Ministry of Commerce website on September 29, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce answered reporters' questions regarding media reports that relevant EU member states are promoting the creation of an EU version of the '301' mechanism by the European Commission.
The Chinese side has taken note of the relevant reports. The tools mentioned in the reports are typical examples of protectionist and unilateral measures. Such measures not only fail to help solve problems, but also have negative consequences for themselves, and will further disrupt trade between China and Europe as well as the stability of global supply chains. The European Union itself has also been a victim of such tools. Do not do to others what you do not wish to be done to yourself. As an important member of the World Trade Organization, the European Union always claims to be a defender of multilateralism. If it does not set a good example and instead leads by violating WTO rules, it will seriously undermine the rule-based multilateral trade system.
Currently, China and Europe are continuing dialogue under the trade and investment consultation mechanism to address mutual concerns. If the European side engages in dialogue with China while also showing off its strength towards China, it will seriously undermine mutual trust, disrupt the overall process of consultations, and affect the overall situation of economic and trade cooperation between China and Europe.
China urges the European side to adhere to the correct path of resolving differences through dialogue and negotiation. China will closely monitor the subsequent actions of the European side. If the European side persists in introducing discriminatory restrictions on Chinese enterprises or products, China will definitely respond firmly to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese industries.
