On January 15, the Ministry of Commerce conducted a routine press briefing. Addressing the electric vehicle dispute between China and the European Union, spokesperson He Yongqian noted that on January 12, 2026, both China and the EU jointly announced that, after several rounds of consultations, a positive resolution had been achieved in the electric vehicle case, garnering widespread attention both at home and abroad.

Industry sectors in both China and the EU have warmly welcomed and fully endorsed this outcome, believing it will substantially bolster market confidence and inject fresh impetus into China-EU automotive trade and investment cooperation. An EU politician remarked that this marks a positive stride towards forging a sustainable China-EU trade relationship, highlighting the viability of resolving trade disputes through partnership.

He Yongqian underscored that, amid the current international landscape, the proper settlement of the China-EU electric vehicle dispute within the framework of World Trade Organization rules carries immense significance. This not only fosters the healthy development of China-EU economic and trade relations and safeguards the stability of the global automotive industry chain and supply chain but also showcases to the world that China and the EU are committed to jointly upholding a rules-based international trade order. It sets a commendable example for countries to resolve disputes through dialogue and consultation, infusing greater certainty and positive momentum into the promotion of global economic development.