[Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao met with Chairman of the German Automobile Industry Association Muller] September 22nd, Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao met with Chairman of the German Automobile Industry Association Muller on the morning of September 21. The two sides exchanged views on Sino-German automotive industry cooperation and China-EU economic and trade relations. Wang Wentao said that the Chinese and German automobile industries are deeply intertwined and their interests are highly integrated, and they have broad prospects for cooperation. German auto companies are welcome to delve into the Chinese market, strengthen cooperation with Chinese partners, and jointly promote the transformation of the global auto industry into a green and intelligent one. The Chinese government supports Chinese car companies to invest in Europe and hopes that Germany and the EU will create a fair, open and non-discriminatory business environment. Wang Wentao emphasized that China is not the source of the economic and trade problems faced by the EU, but a partner to jointly solve the problems. We do not want to see the EU choose the path of protectionism, restrict or close markets, and lead to the mutual closure of markets around the world. China is committed to exploring solutions to issues related to the automotive field within the framework of the China-EU trade and investment consultation mechanism and in accordance with the principles of compliance, balance and non-discrimination. It is hoped that the German Automobile Industry Association will play an active role in promoting the German government and the European Commission to meet China halfway and reach a constructive solution acceptable to both sides through dialogue and consultation. Muller said that China is not only an important sales market for the German automobile industry, but also a key partner in production and innovation. Improving its own competitiveness is the solution for the German automobile industry to get out of the predicament. Chinese automobile and parts companies are welcome to invest in Germany and deepen the integration of German-Chinese and European-Chinese automobile production and supply chains. The German Automobile Industry Association firmly maintains a fair competitive market environment and advocates that the EU maintains an open automobile market. It is hoped that the EU and China will actively carry out dialogue and consultation to avoid escalation of economic and trade frictions.