China criticizes Germany, France over calls for new EU trade tools

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2026-10-07

Beijing (dpa) - China has criticized Germany and France over their calls for new European measures to protect against unfair trade practices. "Protectionism cannot enhance competitiveness," a spokesman for the Chinese Commerce Ministry said on Tuesday, adding that decoupling and severing supply chains would harm others without bringing benefits at home. Germany and France should remain committed to openness and free trade and abide by the rules o......

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