Chinese Commerce Ministry spokesperson He Yongqian said on Thursday that China is willing to step up "pragmatic cooperation" with the European Union and strengthen dialogue and communication.
Beijing and Brussels have sent signals about a possible thawing of bilateral relations since the United States imposed tariffs on both sides. They have agreed to reconsider mutual trade barriers, and reports emerged of EU leaders' possible trip to China in July. He added that Beijing wants to "maintain the stability and smooth flow of the global industrial chain and supply chain and inject more certainty and positive energy into the world economy with the independence and stability of China-EU economic and trade relations."
