A MOFCOM spokesperson said the China-EU understanding on hybrid vehicles, reached under the three agreed principles of WTO compliance, fact-based assessment and non-discrimination, is mutually beneficial, protects Chinese firms' interests, addresses EU concerns and prevented escalation of trade friction. The spokesperson said claims that EU pressure "worked" are without basis.

2026-10-16

A MOFCOM spokesperson said the China-EU understanding on hybrid vehicles, reached under the three agreed principles of WTO compliance, fact-based assessment and non-discrimination, is mutually beneficial, protects Chinese firms' interests, addresses EU concerns and prevented escalation of trade friction. The spokesperson said claims that EU pressure "worked" are without basis.