[Ministry of Foreign Affairs: We hope the European side will work with China halfway to promote the development of China-EU trade] On October 16, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a regular press conference on the 16th when answering questions on China-EU economic and trade issues that the recent second regular meeting of the China-EU Trade and Investment Consultation Mechanism has made positive progress, indicating that the two sides can properly handle differences through dialogue. "We hope that the EU will abide by its commitment to freedom and openness and WTO rules, avoid the introduction of protectionist and discriminatory policies and measures, work with China halfway, jointly promote the balanced and sustainable development of China-EU trade, and jointly maintain the stability and smoothness of the global supply chain." (CCTV News)