On July 21, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian presided over a regular press conference. In response to questions relating to trade between China and Europe, Lin Jian said that the Chinese side has stated its position many times on issues related to the Sino-European economic and trade fields. China attaches great importance to the differences that exist between China and Europe in the economic and trade fields, and has always believed that the two sides can properly resolve them through dialogue, consultation and policy interaction. These differences should not become an obstacle to mutual trust and cooperation between China and Europe, a basis for “decoupling and breaking the chain” between China and Europe, let alone an excuse to make false accusations against China. The essence of Sino-European economic and trade relations is mutual benefit and win-win. China never deliberately pursues a trade surplus with Europe. The trade structure between China and Europe is the result of a combination of factors such as international industrial division of labor and the comparative advantages of various countries. Lin Jian stressed that protectionism has no way out; win-win cooperation is the right path. China is not the root cause of Europe's economic and trade problems; rather, it can be Europe's partner in resolving issues. We hope that France and Germany, as the core powers of the European Union, can show the rational and pragmatic attitude that major powers should have, play a positive and constructive role, push Europe and China in the opposite direction, and insist on resolving their respective concerns through dialogue and consultation.

On July 21, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian presided over a regular press conference. In response to questions relating to trade between China and Europe, Lin Jian said that the Chinese side has stated its position many times on issues related to the Sino-European economic and trade fields. China attaches great importance to the differences that exist between China and Europe in the economic and trade fields, and has always believed that the two sides can properly resolve them through dialogue, consultation and policy interaction. These differences should not become an obstacle to mutual trust and cooperation between China and Europe, a basis for “decoupling and breaking the chain” between China and Europe, let alone an excuse to make false accusations against China. The essence of Sino-European economic and trade relations is mutual benefit and win-win. China never deliberately pursues a trade surplus with Europe. The trade structure between China and Europe is the result of a combination of factors such as international industrial division of labor and the comparative advantages of various countries. Lin Jian stressed that protectionism has no way out; win-win cooperation is the right path. China is not the root cause of Europe's economic and trade problems; rather, it can be Europe's partner in resolving issues. We hope that France and Germany, as the core powers of the European Union, can show the rational and pragmatic attitude that major powers should have, play a positive and constructive role, push Europe and China in the opposite direction, and insist on resolving their respective concerns through dialogue and consultation.