The Chinese delegation at the meeting was headed by Deputy Minister of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China Li Fei. The key topic at the event was the development of trade relations between the EU and China.
The representatives of the European Union noted that the EU attaches great importance to relations with the People’s Republic of China in the sphere of trade and investment. China plays a constructive role in the World Trade Organization, and the importance of the country in the global economy has increased significantly in recent years.
The participants of the meeting discussed several topical topics, including the development of the manufacturing sector and the service sector in China, the country’s industrial policy, including in the field of import substitution, the business environment and working conditions of foreign companies in the Chinese market, as well as the legal framework of the PRC in the field of cyber security and transboundary flows. data.
The day before, a preliminary meeting on China’s foreign trade activities was held in Geneva, which was attended by more than 100 experts, including representatives of the WTO secretariat and international organizations. At the event, the Chinese delegation spoke in detail about the country’s policy and practical experience in achieving high-quality development and high-level openness.