An article in the Economic Daily pointed out that according to media reports, on October 5, Germany and France submitted an unofficial document to the European Commission requesting that the EU strengthen the use of trade defense measures and introduce a number of new protectionist tools. This move is not conducive to Sino-European cooperation, nor can it solve Europe's development problems; in the end, it will only eat back at its own economy. Germany and France are important global economies, and every move has an important impact. They should insist on free trade, abide by WTO rules, and promote open global cooperation, rather than encouraging the EU to use protectionist tools.

An article in the Economic Daily pointed out that according to media reports, on October 5, Germany and France submitted an unofficial document to the European Commission requesting that the EU strengthen the use of trade defense measures and introduce a number of new protectionist tools. This move is not conducive to Sino-European cooperation, nor can it solve Europe's development problems; in the end, it will only eat back at its own economy. Germany and France are important global economies, and every move has an important impact. They should insist on free trade, abide by WTO rules, and promote open global cooperation, rather than encouraging the EU to use protectionist tools.