China Calls for Free Trade Amid Rising EU Tensions Ahead of Summits
China has urged major global nations to "foster a free and facilitative trading environment" as two upcoming summits threaten to initiate a trade dispute with the European Union. During a videoconference hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday, Chinese Vice-Premier Zhang Guoqing stated that China is "steadfastly expanding high-standard opening up." The conference saw attendance from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and representatives from several other countries.
China has issued a call to major nations, advocating for the establishment of "a free and facilitative trading environment." This appeal comes in anticipation of two summits scheduled for next week, which carry the potential to trigger a trade conflict with the European Union.
Chinese Vice-Premier Zhang Guoqing made these remarks during a videoconference held on Thursday. He affirmed that China is "steadfastly expanding high-standard opening up." The virtual meeting was hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron.
Prominent attendees at the videoconference included German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Additionally, representatives from Brazil, India, Italy, Japan, and South Korea were present.
According to the South China Morning Post, the upcoming summits are set against a backdrop of increasing trade tensions between China and the European Union.
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