Joint Declaration of the Second Meeting of the China-EU Trade and Investment Consultation Mechanism

36Kr learned from the Ministry of Commerce that on October 8-9, 2026, Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maroš Šefčovič held the second meeting of the China-EU Trade and Investment Consultation Mechanism (hereinafter referred to as the Mechanism) in Beijing. The two sides conducted pragmatic and productive discussions and reached a consensus on an action list. Both sides reiterated that, as key trade partners, they will properly handle differences under the framework of WTO rules and are committed to continuing to stabilize bilateral economic and trade relations and make them more balanced. The two sides agreed to hold the third meeting of the Mechanism in March 2027, and before that, they will maintain close communication, including a ministerial video conference in January.