Foreign Ministry spokesperson: China EU economic and trade relations are not a zero sum game of 'you lose, I win'

Beijing, June 8 (Xinhua) -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated on the 8th that China Europe economic and trade relations are not a zero sum game of "you lose, I win", and can fully achieve mutual benefits and win-win outcomes.

At the regular press conference that day, a reporter asked: The European Union is currently pushing forward a proposal to force companies to avoid situations of "excessive dependence" in their supply chains. This move comes at a time when the EU is seeking to reshape its trade relations with China. What is the comment of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs?

Lin Jian said that China has repeatedly stated that the deep integration and interdependence between China and Europe in the industrial and supply chains are the result of economic globalization and market forces, and are in line with the interests of both sides' enterprises. After listening to your question just now, we would like to ask how the choices made by European companies based on cost, technology, and efficiency have become 'excessive dependence'? The so-called 'diversification' by the European side is also a disguised form of protectionism. The European measures do not help to enhance Europe's own industrial competitiveness and go against the market economy, fair competition, and free trade principles that the European Union has always advocated

There is an old saying in China: Do not do to others what you do not want done to yourself. The economic and trade relations between China and Europe are not a zero sum game of 'you lose, I win', and can fully achieve mutual benefits and win-win outcomes. Lin Jian said that China's attitude towards resolving the economic and trade differences between China and Europe is open and positive. He hopes that the European side and China will work together to solve problems through dialogue and consultation, and promote China Europe economic and trade cooperation to better benefit both sides' enterprises and people.