China is calling on the European Union to collaborate in resolving a dispute over electric vehicle subsidies—a situation that could impact the global electric vehicle market and the fight against climate change.
At a press conference on Thursday, He Yadong, spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Commerce, urged the EU to take concrete steps and meet China halfway regarding the anti-subsidy investigation into Chinese electric cars.
The EU’s investigation has sparked widespread concern across industries in both China and Europe. On Friday, during a video call, China’s Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and Ola Kallenius, president of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association and chairman of Mercedes-Benz Group AG, stressed the importance of resolving differences through dialogue.
The electric vehicle industry is crucial in the global shift towards greener transportation, a topic that resonates with environmentally conscious youth. China and the EU, as major players in the industry, play significant roles in shaping this future.
“China and the EU are important trade partners with a strong symbiotic relationship,” He Yadong said. “We hope the European side will listen to industry voices, consider reasonable concerns, and work together to achieve productive outcomes.”
This year marks the 50th anniversary of China-EU diplomatic relations. China expressed its readiness to expand cooperation in green industries, including electric vehicles, and to address trade frictions through dialogue.
For young people invested in sustainability and global cooperation, the resolution of this dispute is significant. It could influence the availability and advancement of electric vehicles worldwide, affecting efforts to combat climate change.
