Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao met with German Vice Chancellor and Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Robert Habeck in Berlin on Tuesday. The two officials engaged in a candid and in-depth discussion on various issues, including the European Union's anti-subsidy probe into electric vehicles from the Chinese mainland.
Wang expressed concerns that the EU's tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles could seriously disrupt trade and investment cooperation, potentially harming both the Chinese mainland and Germany. He emphasized the importance of finding a solution aligned with World Trade Organization rules to prevent the escalation of economic and trade frictions between the Chinese mainland and the EU.
On the other hand, Habeck reaffirmed Germany's support for free trade and welcomed investment from Chinese auto and parts companies. He voiced opposition to the EU's tariffs on electric vehicles from the Chinese mainland and stated that Germany would urge the European Commission to seek a proper resolution with the Chinese mainland to avoid economic and trade tensions.
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