Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao meets German auto industry head, urges dialogue on EU trade issues
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On September 21, Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao met with Hildegard Müller, President of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), in Beijing. The two sides discussed Sino-German automotive industry cooperation and broader China-EU economic and trade relations. Minister Wang emphasized that China is not the root cause of the EU's trade problems but a partner in jointly finding solutions. He expressed hope that the EU would not resort to protectionist measures that restrict or close markets, leading to global market fragmentation. Wang stated China's commitment to resolving issues, including those in the automotive sector, within the framework of the China-EU trade and investment consultation mechanism, based on principles of compliance, balance, and non-discrimination. He called on the German automotive association to play an active role in encouraging the German government and the European Commission to work with China towards mutually acceptable and constructive solutions through dialogue and consultation.
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Chinese Commerce Minister Meets with German Automotive Industry Association President
September 22 (Jin10 Data) — On the morning of September 21, Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao met with Hildegard Müller, President of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA). The two sides exchanged views on China-Germany automotive industry cooperation and China-EU economic and trade relations.
Minister Wang emphasized that China is not the root cause of the economic and trade challenges facing the European Union, but rather a partner in jointly resolving problems. He expressed the hope that the EU would not choose the path of protectionism, restrict or close markets, or lead to a global trend of market closure.
China is committed to exploring solutions to issues, including those in the automotive sector, within the framework of the China-EU trade and investment consultation mechanism, based on the principles of compliance, balance, and non-discrimination.
Wang Wentao called on the German Association of the Automotive Industry to play an active role in encouraging the German government and the European Commission to work in the same direction as China, and to reach constructive solutions acceptable to both sides through dialogue and consultation.
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