June 9 — MOFCOM vice minister and deputy representative for international trade
negotiations Ling Ji met at European Commission headquarters with the
Commission’s Director‑General for Trade and Economic Security, Jorgensen, to
discuss preparations for the China‑EU Trade and Investment Consultation
Mechanism. Both sides said they will aim for pragmatic outcomes at the
mechanism’s inaugural meeting to help stabilize bilateral trade and advance
sustainable development of economic ties.