China and EU Agree to Stabilize Trade Ties
China and the European Union agreed to maintain stable economic relations and manage trade differences following high-level consultations in Beijing and Datong.
The Government of China and the European Union agreed to maintain stable economic and trade ties and work toward a more balanced relationship following consultations in Beijing on October 8-9, 2026. The meetings between Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and Commissioner Maros Sefcovic focused on trade and investment stability.
During a subsequent China-France Strategic Dialogue in Datong, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and French Diplomatic Adviser Emmanuel Bonne emphasized that trade differences can be managed through dialogue. Bonne stated that Europe does not seek a trade war or decoupling from China, while Wang Yi urged France to continue playing a constructive role within the EU.
Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to strategic cooperation in artificial intelligence, nuclear energy, and aviation. Additionally, Bonne reaffirmed France's commitment to the one-China policy. The next China-EU trade and economic consultation is scheduled for March 2027.
