On September 17, Wang Wentao, Minister of Commerce met with Schmidt, head of Germany's Federal Chancellery in Berlin. The two sides had in-depth discussions regarding issues such as the EU’s anti-subsidy investigation against Chinese electric vehicles. Chinese ambassador to Germany Deng Hongbo attended the meeting.

Wang stated that China has always shown utmost sincerity and is committed to resolving the anti-subsidy case through dialogue and consultation in line with the important consensus reached by Chinese and European leaders to avoid escalating trade tensions between China and the EU. However, the EU has ignored China’s efforts, insisted on imposing high anti-subsidy tariffs, and quickly and hastily rejected the comprehensive solution proposed by the Chinese industry. Wang told Schmidt, noting that China feels deeply disappointed, but will not give up its efforts and will insist on continuing consultations until the last moment. China hopes that Germany, as a core EU member, would take the lead in playing a positive role to encourage the European Commission to show political will and work together with China to resolve the case appropriately.

Schmidt stated that Germany strongly hopes that the EU and China could properly resolve the case through dialogue and consultation and that Germany always believes that imposing additional tariffs is not the solution. Germany has discussed it with the European Commission many times. The comprehensive solution proposed by the Chinese industry laid a sound foundation for reaching a consensus. Germany will continue to work within the European Commission, playing a positive part in resolving the case properly.

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