China warns EU against hybrid car export curbs, vows to protect EV industry rights
On September 18, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun responded to reports that the European Union is urging China to voluntarily limit hybrid vehicle exports to Europe, with one article citing a proposed cap of 15%. Guo emphasized that China-EU trade relations are mutually beneficial, not zero-sum, and urged the EU to uphold WTO rules and market openness. He warned that China will monitor EU actions and take necessary measures to protect Chinese enterprises' rights, while defending China's EV industry as contributing to the global green transition.
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EU Urges China to Voluntarily Cap Hybrid Car Exports; Beijing Vows to Monitor
On September 18, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun responded to a reporter's question about the European Union's call for China to voluntarily limit the supply of hybrid vehicles to the European market to within 15%. Guo declined to comment on specifics, directing inquiries to relevant Chinese authorities. He emphasized that China-EU economic and trade relations are based on mutual benefit and win-win cooperation, not zero-sum competition. Guo stated that China's electric vehicle industry has provided global consumers with high-quality, cost-effective products and contributed to the global green transition. He urged the EU to honor its commitments to market openness and free trade, abide by WTO rules, and provide a fair business environment. Guo concluded that China will closely monitor EU developments and take necessary measures to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises.
Read sourceChina Says EU Trade Relations Are Win-Win Amid Reported Hybrid Car Import Restrictions
On September 18, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun addressed reports that the European Union is seeking to restrict imports of Chinese hybrid cars. During a regular press conference, Guo declined to comment on the specific issue, directing inquiries to relevant Chinese authorities. He emphasized that the essence of China-EU economic and trade relations is mutual benefit and win-win cooperation, not zero-sum competition. Guo stated that upholding openness and cooperation, and resolving economic and trade differences through equal dialogue and consultation, serves the common interests of both sides. He also highlighted that the development of China's electric vehicle industry has provided global consumers with high-quality, cost-effective products and contributed positively to the global green and low-carbon transition. The remarks come amid growing trade tensions between China and the EU over electric vehicle subsidies and market access.
Read sourceChina Says EU Hybrid Vehicle Import Restrictions Undermine Mutual Benefit Cooperation
On September 18, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun responded to reports that the European Union seeks to restrict imports of Chinese hybrid vehicles. During a regular press conference, Guo stated that the essence of China-EU economic and trade relations is mutual benefit and win-win cooperation, not zero-sum competition. He advocated for upholding open cooperation and resolving economic and trade differences through equal dialogue and consultation, which serves the common interests of both sides. Guo also highlighted that the development of China's electric vehicle industry has provided global consumers with high-quality, cost-effective products and contributed positively to the global green and low-carbon transition. The spokesperson directed specific inquiries to relevant Chinese authorities. The statement comes amid ongoing trade tensions between China and the EU over electric vehicle subsidies and market access.
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China warns EU on trade, vows to protect EV industry rights
On September 18, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated at a regular press conference that China-EU economic and trade relations are fundamentally mutually beneficial and win-win, not zero-sum. He emphasized that resolving differences through equal dialogue serves both sides' interests. Guo defended China's electric vehicle industry, saying it provides high-quality, cost-effective products globally and contributes to green transition. He urged the European side to uphold market openness, free trade commitments, and WTO rules, providing a fair and non-discriminatory business environment. Guo warned that China will closely monitor European developments and take necessary measures to safeguard Chinese enterprises' legitimate rights and interests. The statement reflects China's defensive posture amid potential EU trade actions against Chinese EVs.
Read sourceEU Asks China to Voluntarily Limit Hybrid Car Exports; Beijing Vows to Monitor
On September 18, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun addressed a reporter's question regarding the European Union's call for China to voluntarily restrict exports of hybrid vehicles to Europe. Guo Jiakun emphasized that China-EU economic relations are mutually beneficial, not zero-sum, and urged the EU to uphold market openness, free trade, and WTO rules. He stated that China will closely monitor EU developments and take necessary measures to protect the legitimate rights of Chinese enterprises. The spokesperson also highlighted that China's electric vehicle industry provides high-quality, cost-effective products globally and contributes to the green transition. The response underscores Beijing's stance of resolving trade differences through equal dialogue while warning of potential countermeasures.
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