Chinese premier calls on China, EU to maintain free, open trade

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

70% : The EU is looking forward to holding a new round of meetings between European and Chinese leaders at an appropriate time and to jointly celebrating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the EU and China, von der Leyen added.
60% : Von der Leyen said that the EU has always attached great importance to its relations with China.
59% : As this year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the EU, Li said China is willing to enhance political mutual trust with the European side, expand practical cooperation, insist on resolving their respective concerns through dialogue and consultation, and promote the continuous development of China-EU relations.
52% : She warned that the imposition of additional U.S. tariffs has seriously impacted international trade, sparking serious repercussions on Europe, China and vulnerable countries.
50% : Noting both China and the EU are advocates of economic globalization and trade liberalization, and staunch defenders and supporters of the WTO, Premier Li said the two sides should strengthen communication and coordination, expand mutual openness, safeguard free and open trade and investment, maintain the stability and smooth flow of the global industrial and supply chains, injecting more stability and certainty into both sides' and the world economy.
49% : Li said that China has taken resolute measures not only to safeguard its own sovereignty, security and development interests, but also to defend the rules of international trade and justice.
45% : The Chinese premier pointed out that recently, the U.S., under various pretexts, has announced the indiscriminate imposition of tariffs on all trade partners, including China and the EU - a typical act of unilateralism, protectionism and economic bullying.

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