China, EU discuss 'level playing field' on trade, EU's Sefcovic says

29/3/2025 14:09

Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao met visiting European Trade and Economic Security Commissioner Maros Sefcovic for a discussion that Sefcovic said on Saturday included a "level playing field" on trade.



China's commerce ministry described the Friday meeting as a frank and pragmatic exchange of views.



Sefcovic posted on X that it was necessary to ensure the EU-China "relationship is based on a level playing field, in terms of trade flows as well as investment, with symmetrical markets opening".



The Slovak commissioner also met with China's economy tsar on Friday during his first trip to Beijing since being confirmed late last year.



Top officials in Beijing and Europe are looking for common ground despite long-running trade disputes as the U.S. administration of President Donald Trump threatens to upend transatlantic ties and global trade.