[Reported that the EU plans to reduce imports of related products from China, Ministry of Foreign Affairs response] On October 27, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun hosted a regular press conference. A reporter from Bloomberg asked: We have learned from people familiar with the matter that the EU plans to adopt trade measures to reduce imports of chemical products, furniture, machinery and other products from China. This measure may be launched in the first quarter of next year. What is China’s comment? Guo Jiakun said that China always believes that the essence of China-EU relations is partnership, and the foundation of China-EU economic and trade relations is mutual benefit and win-win results. 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 resolve economic and trade differences through dialogue and consultation. It is in the common interest of both sides to strengthen dialogue and consultation and deepen economic and trade cooperation on the basis of mutual respect, and it is also the common expectation of enterprises and people of both sides. We hope that the EU will respect the principles of market economy and fair competition, avoid abusing trade remedy tools, and take practical actions to promote the healthy and stable development of China-EU relations. (Beijing Daily)