China Lodges Protest Over EU Sanctions in High-Level Trade Talks

  • China's Commerce Minister held a video call with the European Union's trade chief, engaging in what were described as "candid and in-depth" discussions on trade cooperation and ongoing frictions.
  • A central point of contention was the EU’s sanctions on Chinese firms, which prompted Beijing to lodge “solemn representations”—a formal diplomatic protest—during the meeting.
  • While both sides acknowledged the importance of continued economic collaboration, the exchange underscored rising tensions in the China-EU trade relationship amid geopolitical and regulatory headwinds.
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Source: Forex Live