Posted 9/18/2023, 12:58:42 AM

China Urges EU to Reject Protectionism, Maintain Open Attitude in Trade Relations

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China and the EU should maintain an "open attitude" and "reject protectionism"
Wang said China has consistently supported the EU's strategic independence and integration
He said both sides should support free trade and reject protectionism
Wang said China-EU cooperation outweighs differences and they are partners not rivals
This comes after the EU launched an investigation into whether to impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports

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