In late October, the Chinese mainland and the EU kicked off an upgraded export control dialogue in Brussels, setting the stage for smoother industrial and supply chains across continents.
From October 31 to November 1, representatives on both sides dug into concerns on export measures, exchanging detailed views on trade bottlenecks and regulatory hurdles. The goal: keep critical goods flowing and cut through red tape.
Leading the charge were Jiang Qianliang, director general of the Bureau of Industry, Security, Import and Export Control at the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, and Denis Redonnet, deputy director-general in the Directorate General for Trade at the European Commission. Their talks were described as constructive and in-depth, highlighting a shared commitment to open communication.
Participants agreed to maintain this momentum, scheduling regular check-ins to monitor progress. For young global citizens, entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts alike, this dialogue signals a promising step toward more predictable markets and resilient supply networks.
As supply chains become ever more interconnected, such dialogues could become a blueprint for resolving trade disputes and fueling economic growth—one conversation at a time.
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China, EU held 'upgraded' export control dialogue Oct. 30 – Nov. 1
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