On October 19th, reports emerged indicating that Nusrat Ghani, the UK's Secretary of State for Business and Trade, had recently asserted the necessity for the UK to partner with the EU in addressing China's prominent role in the automotive industry. She also disclosed ongoing discussions with European counterparts about the potential imposition of additional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. In reaction to these developments, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce highlighted that cooperation between China and the UK in the automotive sector is characterized by mutual complementarity and mutual benefit. China calls on the UK to uphold the principles of the World Trade Organization, exercise prudence, and refrain from blindly aligning with the EU. China will closely observe the UK's subsequent actions. Should the UK persist in imposing restrictions on Chinese electric vehicles, China is prepared to take firm countermeasures to protect the rights and interests of its industries.