On February 14, Wang Wentao, the Minister of China's Ministry of Commerce, engaged in a virtual meeting with Ola Källenius, Chairman of the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association and Daimler AG's Board of Directors. During the discussion, they focused on the EU's anti-subsidy investigation into China's electric vehicle sector and Sino-European automotive industry cooperation. Minister Wang emphasized the robust foundation and promising future of Sino-European automotive collaboration, while warmly welcoming European automakers, notably Daimler AG, to expand their investments and deepen market penetration in China.

Wang further highlighted that a satisfactory resolution of the electric vehicle anti-subsidy case aligns with the shared interests of both China and Europe, as well as the industry at large. He expressed the hope that the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association and Daimler AG would continue to advocate proactively, urging the European Commission to make a prompt political decision. The goal is to achieve a mutually agreeable solution, building on the progress made through multiple rounds of negotiations between the two parties.