Report: The EU is considering forcing Chinese companies to transfer technology to European companies; China's response

On the 15th, Lin Jian, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, held a regular press conference.

A foreign reporter asked, saying that according to reports, the EU is considering forcing Chinese companies to transfer technology to European companies in order to operate locally. This is a new measure aimed at making EU industries more competitive. What is China's response to this?

Lin Jian said, as a principle, China supports trade and investment cooperation between Chinese and European enterprises based on market principles, achieving mutual benefit and win-win results. It opposes forced technology transfer violating World Trade Organization rules, opposes interfering with the normal production and operation activities of enterprises, and opposes protectionist discriminatory practices under the guise of enhancing competitiveness.

By Beijing Youth Daily reporter Xiong Yingqi

Edit by Fan Hongwei

(Beijing Youth Daily Client)

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