[The Ministry of Commerce answers reporters’ questions regarding media reports that relevant EU member states are pushing the European Commission to create a European version of the “301” tool] On September 29, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce responded to reporters’ questions about media reports that relevant EU member states are pushing the European Commission to create a European version of the “301” tool. Q: There are recent media reports that some EU member states are formulating a joint document calling on the European Commission to speed up the formulation of the European version of the "301" tool and take tougher measures against China. What is China's comment on this? A: China has noted relevant reports. The tools mentioned in the report are typical protectionist and unilateral measures. Not only will they not help solve the problem, they will also backfire on themselves and disrupt the stability of China-EU trade and global production and supply chains. The EU has also been a victim of such tools. It does not do to others what they do not want others to do to them. As an important member of the WTO, the EU has always flaunted itself as the defender of multilateralism. If it fails to lead by example and instead takes the lead in violating WTO rules, it will surely severely impact the rules-based multilateral trading system. Currently, China and the EU are continuing to engage in dialogue under the trade and investment consultation mechanism to explore and resolve mutual concerns. If the European side engages in dialogue and consultation with China while increasing its show of strength against China, it will seriously undermine mutual trust, interfere with the overall negotiation process, and affect the overall situation of China-EU economic and trade cooperation. China urges the EU to stick to the right track of managing differences through dialogue. China will pay close attention to the EU's subsequent developments. If the EU insists on introducing discriminatory restrictive measures against Chinese companies or products, China will respond resolutely and defend the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese industries.