Hey there, global news enthusiasts! 🌍 Big news from the world of electric vehicles (EVs): China has officially invited a European technical team for some good old-fashioned face-to-face talks about those pesky tariffs on imported Chinese EVs. 🚗⚡️
According to the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, they're all set and ready to roll out the red carpet for the EU team to visit as soon as possible. They've made all the necessary preparations and are just waiting for the Europeans to RSVP! 📨
This comes after a bit of a shake-up on October 4, when the European Commission voted to slap punitive tariffs on Chinese EVs. But China's not backing down—they're showing \"maximum sincerity and flexibility\" in the consultations, according to ministry spokesperson He Yadong. 🤝
But it's not all sunshine and daisies. While both sides have made \"significant progress\" in some areas, there are still some \"major differences\" to iron out. The EU, it seems, hasn't fully addressed key concerns for both the Chinese and European EV industries. ⚖️
Fun fact: Since September 20, Chinese and European tech teams have had eight rounds of talks in over 20 days in Brussels! That's a lot of frequent flyer miles. ✈️
Here's hoping for a smooth road ahead and that these talks supercharge the EV industry on both continents! ⚡️🌐
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China invites EU technical team to visit for EV tariff consultations
cgtn.com
