EU-China hold second Trade and Investment Consultations in Beijing

EU Trade Commissioner Šefčovič and China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao met in Beijing for the second EU-China Trade and Investment Consultations, continuing a structured dialogue on trade and economic security. The joint statement signals ongoing engagement but provides no specifics on outcomes, leaving the state of negotiations on market access and trade imbalances uncertain. This matters as it reflects the EU's dual approach of de-risking while maintaining dialogue with China.