Foreign Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and Western Trade and Economic Security Commissioner Maros Sefcovic met for a debate that Sefcovic said included a “level playing field” on business.
The Friday conference was described by China’s commerce ministry as a coy and realistic exchange of views.
Sefcovic stated on X that” the relationship between the EU and China must be based on a level playing field, in terms of business flows as well as funding, with symmetric markets opening.”
The Slovak director also had his first meeting with the Chinese king of economics on Friday, where he was confirmed for a late-year trip.
Despite long-running business issues, leading authorities in Beijing and Europe are seeking common ground as President Donald Trump threatens to stifle transatlantic ties and international business.