China is calling on France to help resolve a heated trade dispute over electric vehicles (EVs) between Beijing and the European Union (EU). During a high-stakes meeting in Shanghai, Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao pressed French trade delegate Sophie Primas to push the EU Commission toward a 'fair solution' amid ongoing anti-subsidy investigations into Chinese EVs.
Trade Tensions & Tech Talks
The EU's probe into China's EV industry has thrown a wrench into auto-sector collaboration, with both sides now scrambling to negotiate. Wang emphasized China's preference for dialogue over disputes, stating technical teams from China and the EU are in their second round of talks. "We’re playing by WTO rules," he said, contrasting the EU probe with China's WTO-compliant investigations into EU goods like brandy and pork.
France’s Role in the Spotlight
With France serving as the guest of honor at this week's China International Import Expo (CIIE) and 100+ French companies attending, Wang highlighted the nation's pivotal role in EU-China relations. Primas acknowledged France's desire to avoid escalating trade tensions and affirmed support for resolving issues through talks. But behind the diplomacy? Concerns linger over China’s probes into EU exports.
What’s Next?
As the EU and China navigate this EV showdown, all eyes are on France to balance economic interests with diplomacy. Will the 60th anniversary of Sino-French ties inspire compromise? Stay tuned as negotiations unfold!
During a high-stakes meeting in Shanghai, Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao pressed French trade delegate Sophie Primas to push the EU Commission toward a 'fair solution' amid ongoing anti-subsidy investigations into Chinese EVs.
Wang emphasized China's preference for dialogue over disputes, stating technical teams from China and the EU are in their second round of talks. "We’re playing by WTO rules," he said, contrasting the EU probe with China's WTO-compliant investigations into EU goods like brandy and pork.
Primas acknowledged France's desire to avoid escalating trade tensions and affirmed support for resolving issues through talks. But behind the diplomacy? Concerns linger over China’s probes into EU exports.
Stay tuned as negotiations unfold!
