China, EU hold 20-plus trade consultations ahead of fall mechanism meeting
( July 31, 2026, 03:45 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: China and the EU have held more than 20 working-level consultations since the first meeting of their trade and investment consultation mechanism on June 29, China’s Ministry of Commerce said at a regular press conference on Thursday. Ministry spokesperson He Yadong said four working groups had discussed the trade and economic issues of concern to both sides, while Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič had remained in close contact. China is preparing for a second meeting of the mechanism this fall and hopes to find practical solutions to address both sides’ concerns and promote the balanced development of bilateral trade, He said.Excerpt of the transcript follows (in Chinese)....
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