Both China and the European Union (EU) have clearly expressed political willingness to address disputes through consultations, China’s Ministry of Commerce said Thursday.
The remarks came from ministry spokesperson He Yongqian in response to a media inquiry about recent consultations between Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao and European Commission Executive Vice President and Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis on the EU’s anti-subsidy case involving Chinese electric vehicles.
The spokesperson described the talks as “comprehensive, in-depth and constructive.”
During the talks, the two sides agreed to push forward negotiations on a price commitment agreement and fully commit to achieving a mutually acceptable solution through amicable dialogue and consultations, according to the spokesperson.
Currently, technical teams from both sides are actively discussing a flexible price commitment solution, following the direction set during the talks. They are striving to reach a consensus on a solution fr
amework before the final ruling, the spokesperson said.
The spokesperson emphasized that China has the “utmost sincerity” to appropriately resolve disputes through dialogue and consultations. “At the same time, we are fully determined to safeguard the legitimate interests of Chinese companies.”
Source: The Namibia News Agency