China says not ‘root cause’ of EU woes following talks
Europe insists on the need for a level playing field, pointing out that Chinese firms have an unfair advantage because of massive state subsidies
June 30, 2026 08:19
BEIJING: China’s foreign ministry said on Tuesday that the country is not the “root cause” of issues facing the European Union’s economy, following talks in Brussels aimed at avoiding a damaging trade war.
China’s large — and growing — trade surplus with the 27-nation bloc has increasingly raised concerns across Europe, putting pressure on Brussels to protect local industries.
