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China, EU to have second trade, investment consultation mechanism meet this autumn

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Posted on July 2, 2026

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· Last updated: July 2, 2026

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China and EU Schedule Second Trade and Investment Consultation for Autumn

Overview of China-EU Trade and Investment Consultations

Annual Minister-Level Meetings Agreement

BEIJING, July 2 (Reuters) - China and the EU have agreed to hold one or two minister-level meetings of the China-EU trade and investment consultation mechanism every year, China's commerce ministry said on Thursday.

Upcoming Second Meeting in Autumn

The Chinese side has invited the EU trade chief to visit China this autumn for the second meeting of the consultation mechanism, ministry spokesperson He Yadong told a press conference.

Reporting and Editorial Credits

(Reporting by Joe Cash and Shi Bu; Editing by Muralikumar Anantharaman)

Key Takeaways

  • The inaugural China‑EU Trade and Investment Consultation Mechanism was held on June 29 in Brussels, establishing four key workstreams: trade/investment balancing, export controls, intellectual property rights, and WTO reform (bignewsnetwork.com).
  • A joint monitoring mechanism will exchange data and track trade flows to improve transparency and help manage frictions (bignewsnetwork.com).
  • EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič set an October deadline for tangible outcomes and confirmed he would travel to China this autumn for the second ministerial meeting (euronews.com).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the China-EU trade and investment consultation mechanism?
It is a minister-level dialogue between China and the EU focused on trade and investment issues, held once or twice a year.
When will the second China-EU consultation mechanism meeting take place?
The second meeting is scheduled for this autumn, as invited by China's commerce ministry.
Who has been invited to the next China-EU trade and investment meeting?
The EU trade chief has been invited to visit China for the meeting.
How often are China-EU consultation meetings planned?
China and the EU have agreed to hold one or two minister-level meetings each year.

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