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Joint Statement at the second meeting of the EU-China Trade and Investment Consultations

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On 8-9 October 2026, Wang Wentao, Minister of Commerce of China, and Maroš Šefčovič, Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency, of the European Commission, held the second meeting of the EU-China Trade and Investment Consultations (TIC) in Beijing. The two sides had pragmatic and productive discussions, and reached a list of deliverables and understandings (see annex).

As key trading partners, the two sides reaffirmed to properly handling differences under the framework of WTO rules and commit to continue working with the view to stabilise and make the bilateral relationship more balanced. With this objective in mind, the two sides agreed to hold the third TIC ministerial meeting in March 2027. Prior to that, the two sides will maintain close communication, including holding a ministerial video-conference in January.

  • Both sides will continue, within the framework of WTO rules, to explore the possibility of tariff reductions or elimination for certain goods.
  • The two sides will continue to strengthen communication and cooperation under the trade monitoring mechanism, and actively utilise the function of the dialogue mechanism in enhancing mutual understanding.
  • Following intensive consultations, both sides have reached an understanding on trade in hybrid vehicles in a WTO compliant manner.
  • The two sides recalled the guidance document on the price undertakings of the BEVs anti-subsidy case, and will continue the procedures relating to corporate price undertakings and reviews.
  • The two sides will continue to engage in dialogue on the market access of medical devices. The EU welcomes China's effort to increase import of medical devices from the EU, including through a match-making event during the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE).

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