China: China-EU economic, trade ties are mutually beneficial, win-win in nature: spokeswoman.

The economic and trade ties between China and the European Union (EU) are mutually beneficial and win-win in nature, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said at a press briefing in Beijing on Wednesday. Mao made the statement in response to the EU's plan to reduce its reliance on U.S. and Asian technologies and support European digital products. Shotlist: Beijing, China - June 3, 2026: 1. Press briefing in progress; 2. Reporters; 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Mao Ning, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman: "China-EU economic and trade ties are mutually beneficial and win-win in nature. We are also closely monitoring the developments from the EU side. We have always believed that economic and trade issues should be resolved through dialogue and communication in a proper manner. At the same time, we hope that the EU side can abide by the basic principles of the market economy, such as free trade, fair competition, and open cooperation, and avoid implementing protectionist measures."; 4. Reporters. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]