FM Wang To Borrell-EU EV Probe 'Typical Trade Protectionism'

(MNI) London - Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell have held talks on the sidelines of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers in Vientiane, Laos. Comments on wires attributed to Wang: Hopes the EU will view China's development objectively and amicable, and achieve a smooth transition in China-EU relations.

• Wang says the EU's anti-subsidy investigation into China's electric vehicles is a 'typical trade protectionism', and not conducive to the global green transition. Says he hopes the two sides will find a reasonable solution through dialogue and consultation.
• Wang's comments come as negotiations between Chinese firms and the EU continue ahead of the November deadline for EU member states to decide on whether to make tariffs on Chinese-made EVs permanent.