On October 8-9, 2026, China's Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao and European Commission Trade and Economic Security Commissioner Maros Shevcovic held the second regular meeting of the Sino-European Trade and Investment Consultation Mechanism in Beijing. The two sides had practical and productive discussions and formed a consensus list of results. The two sides reiterated that as key trading partners, they are committed to properly handling differences between the two sides and continue to stabilize bilateral economic and trade relations and make them more balanced under the framework of WTO rules. The two sides agreed that the third regular meeting of the mechanism will be held in March 2027. Until then, the two sides will maintain close communication, including a ministerial video conference in January.

On October 8-9, 2026, China's Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao and European Commission Trade and Economic Security Commissioner Maros Shevcovic held the second regular meeting of the Sino-European Trade and Investment Consultation Mechanism in Beijing. The two sides had practical and productive discussions and formed a consensus list of results. The two sides reiterated that as key trading partners, they are committed to properly handling differences between the two sides and continue to stabilize bilateral economic and trade relations and make them more balanced under the framework of WTO rules. The two sides agreed that the third regular meeting of the mechanism will be held in March 2027. Until then, the two sides will maintain close communication, including a ministerial video conference in January.